📅 1990s: The Dawn of Online Casinos
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💻 The First Online Casino Launch (1994)
Event Date Impact First Internet casino, InterCasino, launched. 1994 Marked the beginning of online gambling. -
📊 Antigua and Barbuda License (1994)
Event Date Impact Antigua and Barbuda passed the Free Trade & Processing Act. 1994 Allowed online gambling operators to obtain licenses.
📅 2000s: The Boom of Online Gambling
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🚫 UIGEA Enactment (2006)
Event Date Impact Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act passed. 2006 Created legal challenges for online casinos in the U.S. -
🌍 PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker’s Popularity (2000s)
Event Date Impact Rise of major online poker rooms. 2000-2010 Increased interest in online gambling and poker.
📅 2010s: Regulation and State-Level Legislation
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🏛️ New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling (2013)
Event Date Impact New Jersey became the first state to legalize online casinos. 2013 Paved the way for other states to follow. -
👥 Rise of State Regulation (2010s)
Event Date Impact Multiple states began to regulate online gambling. 2010-2019 Increased legitimacy and security in the industry.
📅 2020s: Expansion and Innovation
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🌐 More States Legalizing Online Gambling (2020-Present)
Event Date Impact States like Michigan and Pennsylvania launch online casinos. 2020 Continued growth of the online gambling market. -
🚀 Technological Advancements (2020-Present)
Event Date Impact Emphasis on mobile gaming and live dealer tables. 2020 Enhanced user experience and accessibility.