Business Consulting & Partners Tomasz Strykowski

Historical Overview of Online Casinos Accepting Mastercard

1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling

• 🕹️ Launch of Online Casinos

  Year	Event
  1994	First online casino, Microgaming, is established.
  1996	InterCasino opens, marking a significant moment in online gambling.

• 💳 Introduction of Credit Card Payments

  Year	Event
  1999	Mastercard is accepted as a payment method at select online casinos.

2000s: Expansion and Regulation

• 📈 Growth of Online Casinos

  Year	Event
  2001	More online casinos begin to emerge, expanding the market.
  2006	Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) introduced in the USA.

• 🔍 Enhanced Security Features

  Year	Event
  2007	Online casinos start adopting advanced encryption for payment security.

2010s: Technological Advancements

• 📱 Mobile Gaming Revolution

  Year	Event
  2012	Rise of mobile casinos allows players to use Mastercard on portable devices.

• ⚖️ Regulation and Licensing

  Year	Event
  2013	Regulated markets in Europe and legal acceptance of Mastercard grow.

2020s: Current Trends and Future Outlook

• 🌐 Rise of Cryptocurrencies

  Year	Event
  2020	Some casinos begin accepting cryptocurrencies alongside Mastercard.

• 🔒 Enhanced Payment Security

  Year	Event
  2023	Introduction of biometric technologies for verifying Mastercard transactions.