📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling
- Formation of the first online casinos in the mid-1990s.
Year | Event | Description |
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1994 | Online Gambling Act | Antigua and Barbuda passed the Free Trade and Processing Act, enabling online gambling licenses. |
1996 | First Online Casino | InterCasino launched, marking the beginning of online casino gaming. |
📱 2000s: The Rise of Mobile Gambling
- Introduction of mobile gambling apps and services.
Year | Event | Description |
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2005 | First Mobile Casino | Launch of mCasino, one of the first mobile-based casinos. |
2008 | Smartphone Revolution | The advent of smartphones significantly increased access to mobile gambling. |
🔒 2010s: Regulation and Growth
- Implementation of regulations for online and mobile gambling.
Year | Event | Description |
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2010 | Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act | The US passed stricter laws regarding online gambling activities. |
2012 | Legalization in New Jersey | New Jersey became one of the first US states to legalize online gambling. |
🚀 2020s: Innovations and Future Trends
- Emergence of new technologies within mobile gambling.
Year | Event | Description |
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2020 | Rise of Live Dealer Games | Live streaming technology allowed for real-time gambling experiences. |
2023 | Integration of AI in Gambling | Artificial Intelligence began to personalize user experiences in mobile apps. |