🕹️ 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
- 1994: First online gambling license granted to a company in Antigua and Barbuda.
- 1996: InterCasino launches, considered one of the first online casinos.
- 1998: Virtual Casino is established, expanding the concept of real cash games online.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1994 | First online gambling license issued |
| 1996 | Launch of InterCasino |
| 1998 | Establishment of Virtual Casino |
💻 2000s: Growth and Regulation
- 2003: PokerStars launches, revolutionizing online poker.
- 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the U.S.
- 2007: Introduction of live dealer games elevates online gaming experience.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Launch of PokerStars |
| 2006 | UIGEA enacted in the U.S. |
| 2007 | Launch of live dealer games |
🌍 2010s: International Expansion
- 2011: Black Friday sees major online poker sites shut down in the U.S.
- 2013: New Jersey legalizes online gambling, marking a significant turn in U.S. policy.
- 2019: Countries like Sweden and the UK implement stricter regulations on online gambling.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Black Friday for online poker |
| 2013 | New Jersey legalizes online gambling |
| 2019 | Implementation of stricter regulations in Europe |
🚀 2020s: The Future of Online Casinos
- 2020: Major rise in online gambling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2021: Introduction of cryptocurrencies as payment methods in online casinos.
- 2023: Enhanced security measures, including blockchain technology, are adopted.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Increase in online gambling due to pandemic |
| 2021 | Cryptocurrencies introduced as payments |
| 2023 | Adoption of blockchain for security |
