🏛️ Early Days of Online Gambling (1994-2000)
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1994: The first online casino, known as the InterCasino, is launched.
Event Date Launch of InterCasino 1994 -
1996: The first online poker room, Paradise Poker, opens its doors.
Event Date Launch of Paradise Poker 1996 -
2000: The introduction of software protection increases player trust.
Event Date Improvement in Online Security 2000
🌐 Regulation and Growth (2001-2010)
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2006: The United States passes the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).
Event Date UIGEA Enactment 2006 -
2010: The rise of mobile gambling applications begins significantly affecting the industry.
Event Date Introduction of Mobile Gambling 2010
🚀 Modern Era of Online Gambling (2011-Present)
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2013: New Jersey becomes the first state to legalize online gambling in the USA.
Event Date Legalization in New Jersey 2013 -
2020: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerates the growth of online gambling as land-based casinos close.
Event Date Growth due to Pandemic 2020 -
2023: The introduction of cryptocurrencies brings a new dimension to online gambling.
Event Date Crypto in Online Gambling 2023