📅 1990s: The Rise of Online Gambling
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1994: Birth of Online Gambling 🎉
| Event |
Description |
| First License Issued |
The Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda became the first to offer online gambling licenses. |
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1996: Emergence of Online Casinos 💻
| Event |
Description |
| Launch of First Online Casinos |
Online casinos like InterCasino began attracting players with innovative gaming options. |
📅 2000s: The Expansion of Online Gambling
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2000: First Online Casino Payment Systems 💳
| Event |
Description |
| Introduction of E-Wallets |
Payment options expanded with e-wallets like Neteller and PayPal gaining popularity. |
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2006: Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) 🚫
| Event |
Description |
| Legislation Passed |
The UIGEA restricted payment processing for online gambling, impacting many online casinos. |
📅 2010s: Technological Advances and Regulation
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2011: PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker Seized 🔒
| Event |
Description |
| Black Friday |
Major online poker rooms were indicted, highlighting regulatory challenges in the U.S. |
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2013: New Online Gambling Regulations in New Jersey 🏛️
| Event |
Description |
| Legalization of Online Gambling |
New Jersey became the first U.S. state to legalize and regulate online casinos. |
📅 2020s: Current Trends and Future Prospects
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2020: Increased Popularity of Live Dealer Games 🎥
| Event |
Description |
| Live Casino Evolution |
Live dealer games grew in popularity, providing real-time gaming experiences. |
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2023: Rise of Cryptocurrency in Casinos 💰
| Event |
Description |
| Cryptocurrency Adoption |
More online casinos began accepting cryptocurrencies, enhancing player privacy and transaction speed. |
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