Business Consulting & Partners Tomasz Strykowski

1998 – The Birth of PayPal

• Formation of PayPal – PayPal was founded as Confinity by Max Levchin, Peter Thiel, and Luke Nosek.

  PayPal Formation ⚙️

  Year	Event
  1998	PayPal is founded.

2000 – PayPal Goes Public

• Initial Public Offering – PayPal goes public, offering a platform for easy online transactions.

  PayPal IPO 📈

  Year	Event
  2000	PayPal’s IPO takes place.

2002 – PayPal Acquired by eBay

• Acquisition Highlights – eBay purchases PayPal for $1.5 billion, making it the primary payment method on eBay.

  Acquisition by eBay 💼

  Year	Event
  2002	eBay acquires PayPal.

2005 – PayPal’s Expansion into Online Gaming

• Entering the Casino Market – PayPal starts collaborating with online casinos, enhancing customer experience.

  Expansion into Gaming 🎰

  Year	Event
  2005	PayPal partners with online casinos.

2010 – Regulators Take Notice

• Regulatory Challenges – As online gambling grows, regulatory bodies scrutinize payment processes of online casinos.

  Regulatory Challenges ⚖️

  Year	Event
  2010	Increased regulation on online gambling.

2013 – Growth in Cryptocurrency Integration

• New Payment Options – Online casinos begin accepting cryptocurrencies, widening the scope for transactions.

  Crypto Integration 💰

  Year	Event
  2013	Cryptocurrencies gain traction in online casinos.

2020 – Continued Evolution and Adaptation

• Adapting to New Norms – Online casinos enhance their platforms to meet changing consumer behaviors during the pandemic.

  Adaptation to New Norms 🔄

  Year	Event
  2020	Online casinos adapt to COVID-19 impacts.