📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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1994: The First Online Casino Launches 🎰
Event Details First Online Casino The first online casino, InterCasino, is launched, paving the way for digital gambling. -
1996: The Establishment of the Interactive Gaming Council 💻
Event Details IGC Creation The Interactive Gaming Council is formed to promote and regulate online gaming.
📅 2000s: Rapid Growth and Regulation
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2003: Introduction of Live Dealer Games 🕹
Event Details Live Dealer Games Online casinos introduce live dealer games, bringing a more immersive experience to players. -
2006: U.S. Legislation on Online Gambling ⚖️
Event Details Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act The U.S. passes legislation making it illegal for banks to process transactions related to online gambling.
📅 2010s: Technological Advancements
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2012: Legalization of Online Gambling in Nevada 🏛️
Event Details First State to Regulate Online Gambling Nevada becomes the first state to regulate online poker, allowing players to gamble legally. -
2018: U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Sports Betting ⚽
Event Details Murphy v. NCAA The Supreme Court strikes down the federal ban on sports betting, leading to a surge in online sports betting platforms.
📅 2020s: The Era of Innovation and Expansion
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2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Changes Gambling Landscape 🌍
Event Details Rise in Online Gambling Due to lockdowns, there is a significant increase in online gambling as land-based casinos close. -
2023: Cryptocurrencies in Online Casinos 💰
Event Details Adoption of Cryptocurrencies Many online casinos begin accepting cryptocurrencies, offering players more options and security.