Online Real Money Games
1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling
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1994: The First License 📝
Event Description Antigua and Barbuda First jurisdiction to issue online gambling licenses, allowing operators to offer real money games online. -
1996: First Online Casino 🎰
Event Description InterCasino Launched as one of the first online casinos, setting the stage for a new industry.
2000s: Growth and Regulation
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2003: Emergence of Poker Sites ♠️
Event Description PartyPoker Gained immense popularity, drawing attention to online poker in the global gaming market. -
2006: Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) 🚫
Event Description US Legislation This legislation aimed to curb online gambling, impacting many operators and players.
2010s: Technological Advancements
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2011: Black Friday ⚖️
Event Description Closure of Major Poker Sites The US Department of Justice indicted major poker sites, leading to increased scrutiny of online gambling operations. -
2013: New Regulation in New Jersey 🗽
Event Description Legal Online Gambling New Jersey becomes one of the first states to regulate online gambling in the US, a significant shift for the industry.
2020s: The Rise of Mobile Gaming
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2020: Surge in Online Players 📈
Event Description COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdowns led to a significant increase in online gaming participation, pushing operators to enhance platforms. -
2022: Crypto and Blockchain Gaming 💎
Event Description Integration of Cryptocurrencies Many sites started accepting cryptocurrencies, offering players more payment options and greater anonymity.
