🌐 The Rise of Online Casinos (1990s)
- **1994**: The first online casino, **InterCasino**, is launched, setting the stage for digital gambling.
- **1996**: Major advances in encryption technology make online gambling safer and more appealing to players.
- **1998**: The public begins to see significant payouts from online casinos, increasing interest and trust in online gambling.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Launch of InterCasino |
| 1996 | Encryption technology improves |
| 1998 | Increased payouts reported |
📈 Growth and Regulation (2000s)
- **2001**: The **Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)** is introduced, affecting many online casinos.
- **2003**: The first online poker room, **PartyPoker**, surpasses over 1 million users.
- **2006**: UIGEA is enacted, leading to changes in payment processing for online gambling.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Introduction of UIGEA |
| 2003 | PartyPoker’s user milestone |
| 2006 | UIGEA enacted |
🎮 The New Era of Online Gambling (2010s)
- **2011**: New Jersey attempts to regulate online gambling, paving the way for a legal framework.
- **2013**: New Jersey becomes the first state in the U.S. to legalize online gambling, followed by other states.
- **2018**: The **Supreme Court’s ruling** on PASPA allows states to regulate sports betting, leading to a boom for online casinos.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2011 | New Jersey’s online gambling regulation |
| 2013 | Legalization in New Jersey and expansion to other states |
| 2018 | Supreme Court ruling on PASPA |
🔮 Modern Innovations (2020s)
- **2020**: A surge in online gambling activity, fueled by the global pandemic.
- **2021**: Introduction of **Live Dealer games**, enhancing player engagement with real-time dealers.
- **2022**: Cryptocurrencies gain popularity as a payment method in online casinos.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Increase in online gambling due to COVID-19 |
| 2021 | Launch of Live Dealer games |
| 2022 | Rise of cryptocurrencies |
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