🕰️ Early Developments in Online Gambling (1990s)
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📅 Launch of Online Casinos
Year Event Description 1994 Online Gambling Act Antigua and Barbuda becomes the first to pass a law regulating online gambling. 1996 First Online Casino The establishment of InterCasino marked a significant turn in online gambling.
🚀 Growth of Online Casinos (2000s)
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📅 Rise of Digital Payments
Year Event Description 2001 Establishment of PayPal for Gambling PayPal opens its services to gambling sites, enhancing user transactions. 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act This U.S. law triggers many online casinos to exit the market.
🌐 The Advent of Visa in Online Gambling (2010s)
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📅 Visa Joins the Scene
Year Event Description 2010 Visa Accepts Online Casino Payments Visa expands its payment options for online gambling, boosting casino revenues. 2018 Regulatory Changes Countries like Canada and UK introduce new regulations, leading to higher trust in using Visa for online casinos.
📈 Current Trends and Future Outlook (2020s)
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📅 Technological Advancements
Year Event Description 2020 Growth of Mobile Casinos Mobile gambling takes center stage with enhanced Visa payment options. 2023 Cryptocurrency Integration Online casinos begin accepting cryptocurrencies, and Visa adapts to integrate these payment options.
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