🕒 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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🎰 Launch of Online Gambling Software
Year Event 1994 The first online casino, Microgaming, is launched. 1996 InterCasino opens, marking the first fully functioning online casino. -
🖥️ Rise of Internet Gaming Laws
Year Event 1996 The Kahnawake Gaming Commission is established in Canada. 1999 The Gambling Act in the UK begins to regulate online gambling.
🕒 2000s: Expansion and Regulation
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💵 Emergence of Real Money Gaming
Year Event 2003 Games like PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker gain popularity. 2006 The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is passed in the USA. -
🌐 Global Expansion
Year Event 2007 Online casinos start offering bonuses to attract players. 2008 Online gambling becomes a mainstream entertainment option worldwide.
🕒 2010s: Technological Advances
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📱 Mobile Gaming Revolution
Year Event 2010 Mobile casinos start to emerge, allowing gambling on smartphones. 2014 Responsive web design becomes essential for online casinos. -
🔒 Enhanced Security
Year Event 2015 Introduction of SSL encryption for secure transactions. 2017 Adoption of blockchain technology by some online casinos for transparency.
🕒 2020s: The Future of Online Casinos
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🎮 Live Dealer Games
Year Event 2020 Rise of live dealer games improves player engagement. 2022 Integration of virtual reality (VR) in online gaming experiences. -
🌍 Regulatory Changes
Year Event 2021 Increased regulations in various jurisdictions to promote responsible gambling. 2023 Legalization of online gambling in more regions worldwide.