1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos

• 1994: First Online Casino Launch 🎰

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  Launch of the first online casino	In 1994, the first online casino, InterCasino, was launched, paving the way for the digital gambling industry.

• 1996: Introduction of Online Poker 🃏

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  Online Poker Emergence	1996 saw the introduction of online poker, which attracted a new demographic of players looking for competitive gambling.

2000s: Growth and Regulation

• 2003: Online Casinos Go Mobile 📱

  Event	Details
  Mobile Gambling Launch	The first mobile online casinos were introduced, allowing players to gamble on the go.

• 2006: Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) 📜

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  UIGEA Passage	This significant act prohibited funds transfers for illegal online gambling in the US, impacting many online casinos.

2010s: Innovation and Expansion

• 2011: Online Casinos in New Jersey 🎉

  Event	Details
  New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling	New Jersey became one of the first states to legalize online gambling, creating a regulatory framework for online casinos.

• 2018: Rise of Cryptocurrency Casinos 💰

  Event	Details
  Crypto Integration in Gambling	Many online casinos began accepting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, allowing for transparent and secure transactions.

2020s: Ongoing Developments

• 2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Impact 🌍

  Event	Details
  Increased Online Gambling	The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in online gambling as brick-and-mortar casinos closed to curb the spread of the virus.

• 2023: Virtual Reality Casinos 🌐

  Event	Details
  Emergence of VR Casinos	Virtual reality technology began to transform the online gambling experience, offering immersive gameplay for users.