🕰️ Early Beginnings of Online Casinos (1990s)

• 📅 Year	📍 Event
  1994	The first online casino, InterCasino, is launched.
  1996	The first comprehensive online gambling bill is introduced in Antigua and Barbuda.

🎰 Growth and Expansion (2000s)

• 📅 Year	📍 Event
  2003	Cream of the Crop: Betfair and PokerStars rise to prominence.
  2006	The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is passed in the U.S., affecting online casinos.

🌐 Global Regulation and Innovation (2010s)

• 📅 Year	📍 Event
  2011	Black Friday: Several online poker sites face legal issues, reshaping the industry.
  2013	New Jersey legalizes online gambling, setting a precedent for other states.

🚀 Modern Era and Technological Advancements (2020s)

• 📅 Year	📍 Event
  2020	Online casinos see a surge due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to increased user engagement.
  2023	The rise of live dealer games and virtual reality casinos redefines the user experience.

📈 Future Trends in Online Casinos

• 📅 Year	📍 Event
  2024 and Beyond	Growth in cryptocurrency adoption for online gambling, improving security and transparency.
  Future	Integration of AI and machine learning to enhance gaming experiences and player safety.

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