🕒 1990s: The Dawn of Online Casinos

• 💻 Emergence of Online Gambling

  Date	Event
  1994	The first online casinos were launched, paving the way for potential scams.

• 🔒 Lack of Regulation

  Date	Event
  1996	The absence of significant regulations made it easy for dishonest operators to exploit players.

🕒 2000s: Rising Threats

• ⚠️ High Profile Scams

  Date	Event
  2003	Severe scams gained media attention, including a phishing scheme that stole personal data from users.

• 📉 Collapse of Major Casinos

  Date	Event
  2006	Some online casinos went bankrupt due to fraud, causing players to lose investments.

🕒 2010s: Growing Awareness

• 📰 Media Exposure

  Date	Event
  2012	Investigative articles highlighted ongoing scams in the online gambling industry.

• 🔍 Implementation of Regulations

  Date	Event
  2013	Several jurisdictions began enforcing stricter regulations to combat scams.

🕒 2020s: Safer Betting Environments

• 📱 Advancements in Technology

  Date	Event
  2020	Blockchain technology emerged, further protecting players from fraud.

• 🚨 Continued Vigilance Required

  Date	Event
  2023	New scams continue to appear, highlighting the need for ongoing vigilance in online gambling.