1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling 🌐
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1994: The first online casino, The Gaming Club, is launched.
Event Description The Gaming Club Established the framework for future online gambling sites. -
1996: The first internet gambling bill is introduced in the US Congress.
Event Description Internet Gambling Bill Signaled the potential for regulation of online gambling.
2000s: The Rise of Offshore Casinos 💰
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2001: The introduction of software giants like Microgaming.
Event Description Microgaming Enabled casinos to operate with advanced software and secure transactions. -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted.
Event Description UIGEA Imposed restrictions on financial transactions related to online gambling in the US.
2010s: Regulation and Legitimacy 📜
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2011: The Department of Justice reverses its opinion on the Wire Act.
Event Description DOJ Opinion Opened up possibilities for legal online poker and state-regulated gambling. -
2013: New Jersey becomes the first US state to regulate online gambling.
Event Description New Jersey Regulation Paved the way for other states to follow suit.
2020s: Growth and Innovation 🚀
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2020: The COVID-19 pandemic boosts online gambling platforms.
Event Description Pandemic Surge Increased the player base and popularity of online casinos. -
2023: The emergence of cryptocurrency casinos and blockchain gaming.
Event Description Crypto Casinos Offered players anonymity and innovative gaming experiences.