📜 Early Beginnings (1990s)
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🌐 The Launch of Online Gambling
Year | Event |
1994 | The first online casino, Casino on Net, goes live. |
1996 | The first online gambling regulations introduced in Antigua and Barbuda. |
📅 Growth and Regulation (2000s)
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🎲 Explosion of Online Casinos
Year | Event |
2000 | The Kahnawake Gaming Commission is established to regulate online gambling in Canada. |
2006 | The U.S. Congress passes the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). |
📈 Maturity and Expansion (2010s)
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🌍 Legalization Efforts
Year | Event |
2011 | The U.S. Department of Justice issues a legal opinion allowing states to regulate online poker. |
2013 | New Jersey becomes the first state to legalize online casinos. |
🚀 Contemporary Era (2020s)
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🔗 Integration of Technology
Year | Event |
2020 | The rise of live dealer games enhances the online gambling experience. |
2021 | Cryptocurrency gambling gains momentum, with Bitcoin casinos emerging. |
🔮 Future Prospects
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⚙️ Anticipated Innovations
Year | Event |
2023 | The potential rise of VR casinos could change online gambling experiences. |
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