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🕰️ 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos

  • 1994: The first online casino, *InterCasino*, is launched in Antigua and Barbuda.
  • 1996: The establishment of the Kahnawake Gaming Commission in Canada provides a framework for regulating online gaming.
  • 1997: The first online sportsbook is launched, further paving the way for gambling online.
Key Milestones in the 1990s
Year Event
1994 Launch of *InterCasino* – The first online casino
1996 Kahnawake Gaming Commission established for regulation
1997 First online sportsbook introduced

🌐 2000s: Expansion and Regulation

  • 2001: The first online poker room, *Planet Poker*, is launched.
  • 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is passed in the U.S., impacting offshore sites.
  • 2008: The online gambling market in the UK sees significant growth and better regulation.
Important Events in the 2000s
Year Event
2001 Launch of *Planet Poker* – First online poker room
2006 UIGEA passed affecting online gambling in the U.S.
2008 Significant growth of the UK online gambling market

📈 2010s: Maturation of Online Gambling

  • 2011: The Black Friday incident leads to the shutdown of several major poker sites in the U.S.
  • 2013: New Jersey legalizes online gambling, becoming a leader in regulated online casino markets.
  • 2018: The Supreme Court of the U.S. strikes down PASPA, allowing states to regulate sports betting.
Major Developments in the 2010s
Year Event
2011 Black Friday incident shuts down major poker sites
2013 New Jersey legalizes online gambling
2018 U.S. Supreme Court allows states to regulate sports betting

📅 2020s: Current Trends and Future Prospects

  • 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic leads to a surge in online gambling and virtual sports.
  • 2021: Cryptocurrencies gain acceptance in online casinos for transactions.
  • 2023: New regulations are introduced in several jurisdictions, enhancing player protections.
Current Trends in the 2020s
Year Event
2020 Surge in online gambling due to COVID-19
2021 Acceptance of cryptocurrencies in online casinos
2023 Introduction of new regulations for player protection