🌟 1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling
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1994: The First Online Casino Opens 🎰
Event Details Launch of Antigua and Barbuda laws The first online casino, called \”InterCasino,\” begins operations. -
1996: Introduction of HTML5 🎮
Event Details HTML5 Technology This technology improves the user experience, making online gambling more accessible.
🌟 2000s: Expansion and Regulation
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2001: Establishment of Kahnawake Gaming Commission 💼
Event Details Regulatory Body Formation Kahnawake establishes regulations for online gaming, increasing legitimacy. -
2006: UIGEA Enacted 🇺🇸
Event Details Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act The UIGEA makes it difficult for U.S. residents to gamble online.
🌟 2010s: Arizona Joins the Game
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2013: Online Poker Legislation in Nevada and New Jersey 🃏
Event Details Legalization of Online Poker New Jersey starts offering regulated online poker, paving the way for other states. -
2018: Supreme Court Ruling on Sports Betting ⚖️
Event Details PASPA Overturned The ruling allows states to legalize sports betting, leading to a surge in online gambling.
🌟 2020s: Current Trends and Future Outlook
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2021: Arizona Legalizes Online Gambling 🎉
Event Details New Regulations Arizona officially legalizes online sports betting and casinos, increasing market competition. -
2023: The Rise of Mobile Gambling 📱
Event Details Increased Mobile Access More players shift to mobile devices, changing the landscape of online gambling.