Business Consulting & Partners Tomasz Strykowski

📅 Early Development of Online Casinos (1994-2000)

• 1994: The first online casino, **InterCasino**, is launched, introducing the concept to the public.

Event	Year
Launch of InterCasino	1994

• 1996: The Kahnawake Gaming Commission is established, providing regulation for online gambling.

Event	Year
Establishment of Kahnawake Gaming Commission	1996

💳 Introduction of Online Payment Solutions (2000-2010)

• 2000: Mastercard begins processing transactions for online casino players, making it easier to deposit and withdraw funds.

Event	Year
Mastercard Starts Processing Transactions	2000

• 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is passed in the USA, prompting many casinos to look for alternative payment methods.

Event	Year
Passage of UIGEA	2006

🔄 Evolution of Online Gambling (2011-Present)

• 2011: Several major online casinos begin offering mobile gaming, expanding the market significantly.

Event	Year
Launch of Mobile Gaming	2011

• 2018: Legalization of sports betting in the U.S. boosts the online casino market even further, with Mastercard adapting features accordingly.

Event	Year
Legalization of Sports Betting	2018

🔒 Focus on Security and Regulation (2020-Onwards)

• 2020: Increased online gambling regulation leads to stricter security protocols for Mastercard transactions in online casinos.

Event	Year
Enhanced Security Protocols	2020

• 2023: Mastercard launches new digital technology to enhance transaction security and privacy for online casino players.

Event	Year
Launch of New Digital Technology	2023

Conclusion: The journey of online casino Mastercard highlights significant milestones that have shaped the online gambling landscape, merging the worlds of finance and gaming efficiently.