🕰️ 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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🎰 Launch of the First Online Casino
Year Event 1994 The first online casino, Microgaming, is launched. -
🖥️ The Rise of Internet Gambling
Year Event 1996 InterCasino becomes the first online casino to accept real money.
📈 2000s: Expansion and Legislation
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🌍 Online Casino Boom
Year Event 2003 The number of online casinos surpasses 1,000. -
⚖️ Legal Challenges
Year Event 2006 The US passes the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).
🔍 2010s: Technological Advances
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📱 Rise of Mobile Casinos
Year Event 2010 Mobile applications for online casinos become widely available. -
🔒 Enhanced Security Measures
Year Event 2014 Many casinos adopt SSL encryption to protect users’ data.
🚀 2020s: The Current Landscape
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🎮 Live Dealer Games Surge
Year Event 2020 The popularity of live dealer games reaches an all-time high. -
🌐 Expansion into New Markets
Year Event 2023 New regulations allow for wider access to online casinos in various countries.