🔍 Early Development (1994-2000)
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🌐 First Online Casinos
Date Event 1994 The first online casino, Microgaming, was launched. 1996 InterCasino became the first licensed online casino. -
🧩 Growth of Online Gambling
Date Event 1999 Over 200 online casinos began operating.
📈 Mainstream Adoption (2001-2010)
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🚀 Introduction of Live Dealer Games
Date Event 2003 Live dealer games were introduced, enhancing user experience. -
📱 Mobile Gaming Revolution
Date Event 2010 Mobile technology transformed online gambling.
🛡️ Regulation and Safety (2011-2020)
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🔒 Introduction of Licensing Laws
Date Event 2012 The UK Gambling Commission established new regulations. 2018 Australia implemented stricter laws on online gambling. -
📊 Emergence of Cryptocurrency
Date Event 2014 Bitcoin started being accepted in online casinos.
🌐 Current Trends (2021-Present)
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🖥️ Rise of Virtual Reality
Date Event 2021 Online casinos began to integrate VR technology. -
📱 Enhanced Mobile Experiences
Date Event 2022 Mobile interfaces became more user-friendly.
For more information on online casinos in Australia, check out the official Australian online casinos guide.
