🕰️ Early Development of Online Casinos (1994-2000)

• 1994: The Birth of Online Gambling

  Event	Description
  Introduction of Internet Casinos	The first online casino, Virtual Casino, was launched.

• 1996: The First Regulatory Measure

  Event	Description
  Antigua and Barbuda Licensing	A key moment as Antigua and Barbuda became the first jurisdiction to license online gambling companies.

• 1999: The Growth of Online Poker

  Event	Description
  Launch of Online Poker	Businesses like PartyPoker began attracting players and multiplying excitement in online gaming.

🎮 Expansion and Regulation (2001-2010)

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

  Event	Description
  UIGEA Passed in the US	Significantly affecting online casinos by prohibiting payment processing for online gambling.

• 2007: Emergence of New Markets

  Event	Description
  European Market Expansion	European nations began to regulate online gambling leading to a surge in licenses.

• 2010: Introduction of Mobile Gaming

  Event	Description
  Rise of Mobile Online Casinos	With smartphones becoming widespread, casinos began catering to mobile users.

🚀 Modern Era of Online Casinos (2011-Present)

• 2013: Regulation in New Jersey

  Event	Description
  New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling	New Jersey became one of the first states to legalize online casinos in the US.

• 2017: Cryptocurrency Integration

  Event	Description
  Bitcoin Acceptance	Many online casinos began accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for deposits and withdrawals.

• 2020: The Rise of Live Dealer Games

  Event	Description
  Enhanced Player Experience	Live dealer games gained popularity, providing players with a more immersive experience.