Business Consulting & Partners Tomasz Strykowski

1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos

• 📅 1994: The First Online Casino

  Event	Description
  First Online Casino	Simon Noble launched the first online casino, InterCasino.

• 📅 1996: The Rise of Software Providers

  Event	Description
  Introduction of Casino Software	Cryptologic begins offering online gaming software, setting standards for security.

2000s: Regulation and Legislation

• 📅 2006: UIGEA Passage

  Event	Description
  Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act	The UIGEA makes it illegal for financial institutions to process payments related to online gambling.

• 📅 2008: Emergence of Live Dealer Games

  Event	Description
  Live Dealer Innovation	Online casinos start offering live dealer games, enhancing player experience.

2010s: Expansion and Acceptance

• 📅 2011: Closure of Major Sites

  Event	Description
  Black Friday	The US Department of Justice shuts down PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, altering the landscape of online gambling.

• 📅 2013: New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling

  Event	Description
  New Jersey Online Gambling	New Jersey becomes the first state to introduce regulated online casinos.

• 📅 2018: PASPA Repeal

  Event	Description
  PASPA Act Repeal	The Supreme Court strikes down PASPA, allowing states to legalize sports betting and boost online gambling.

2020s: Current Trends and Future

• 📅 2020: Mobile Casino Boom

  Event	Description
  Mobile Gambling Dominance	More players resort to mobile apps for online gambling due to convenience.

• 📅 2023: Cryptocurrencies in Online Casinos

  Event	Description
  Crypto Acceptance	More online casinos begin to accept cryptocurrencies as valid payment options.

For more detailed insights, check out our guide on US Online Casinos.