🌐 The Beginning of Online Casinos (1990s)
- 1994: The first online casino, **InterCasino**, opens its doors, allowing players to gamble from home.
Event | Date |
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Launch of InterCasino | 1994 |
📈 Growth and Regulation (2000s)
- 2001: The **US Government** introduces the **Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)**.
- 2006: The rise of various gaming software providers like **Microgaming** and **Playtech**.
Event | Date |
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UIGEA Introduced | 2001 |
Growth of Gaming Software Providers | 2006 |
🌍 Global Expansion (2010s)
- 2011: **Full Tilt Poker** and **PokerStars** lead the market with major events.
- 2013: **New Jersey** legalizes online gambling, setting a model for other states.
Event | Date |
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Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars Events | 2011 |
New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling | 2013 |
🎮 The Emergence of Mobile Casinos (2020s)
- 2020: The rise of mobile gambling, with **apps** becoming more popular than traditional sites.
- 2022: The expansion of **cryptocurrency** payments in online casinos.
Event | Date |
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Rise of Mobile Gambling | 2020 |
Expansion of Cryptocurrency Payments | 2022 |