📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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🎰 1994: Licensing of Online Casinos
Event Details Introduced Licensing The Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda established the first online gambling licensing. -
📈 1996: The Launch of First Online Casino
Event Details InterCasino Launch InterCasino became the first online casino, providing a platform for real-money gambling.
🌐 2000s: Expansion and Growth
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💻 2000: Rise of Software Providers
Event Details Development of Casino Software Leading software firms like Microgaming and Cryptologic began powering online casinos. -
🎉 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)
Event Details UIGEA Passed This legislation caused many casinos to exit the US market, impacting online gambling.
🔍 2010s: Emergence of Sweepstakes Casinos
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⭐ 2014: Definition of Sweepstakes Casinos
Event Details Understanding of Sweepstakes Online casinos began using sweepstakes models as a legal alternative for gambling. -
📱 2018: Mobile Gaming Revolution
Event Details Rise of Mobile Casinos The rapid advancement of mobile technology made it possible to play sweepstakes casinos on smartphones.
🚀 2020s: The Future of Online Sweepstakes Casinos
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🌟 2021: Integration of Virtual Reality
Event Details VR Casinos Launched The integration of VR technology began, offering immersive gaming experiences. -
🔗 2023: Regulatory Changes
Event Details Expanded Regulations More states are introducing regulatory frameworks for legal online sweepstakes casinos.