1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos

• 1994: First Online Casino Established 🎰

  Event	Details
  First Online Casino	InterCasino launches, becoming the first fully functional online casino.

• 1996: Introduction of Online Poker ♠️

  Event	Details
  Online Poker	Paradise Poker introduces online poker rooms, revolutionizing the gambling experience.

2000s: Growth and Regulation 📈

• 2006: UIGEA Enacted 🚫

  Event	Details
  UIGEA Legislation	The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act is passed, complicating online gambling.

• 2008: Emergence of Live Dealer Casinos 🎥

  Event	Details
  Live Dealer Games	Online casinos begin offering live dealer games, bridging the gap between online and physical casinos.

2010s: Mobile Gaming Revolution 📱

• 2010: Mobile Casinos Introduced 📲

  Event	Details
  Mobile Gaming Launch	Mobile casinos launch, allowing players to gamble on smartphones and tablets.

• 2013: New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling 🏛️

  Event	Details
  Legalization	New Jersey becomes the first state to legalize and regulate online gambling in the U.S.

2020s: Expansion and Innovations 🌐

• 2020: Rise of Cryptocurrency Casinos 💰

  Event	Details
  Cryptocurrency Adoption	More online casinos begin accepting cryptocurrencies as a form of payment.

• 2023: Proliferation of Virtual Reality Casinos 🕶️

  Event	Details
  VR Innovations	Virtual reality casinos begin to emerge, offering immersive gaming experiences.