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💻 Early Development of Online Casinos (1990s)

• 📅 1994: The first online casino, Money Casino, is launched in Antigua.

Event	Description
Launch of Money Casino	Introduced the concept of playing casino games online.

• 📅 1996: The first online poker room, Planet Poker, opens.

Event	Description
Launch of Planet Poker	Kicked off the rise of online poker, attracting a dedicated player base.

🌐 The Boom of Online Casinos (2000s)

• 📅 2001: The UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act) is passed in the USA.

Event	Description
UIGEA Enactment	Complicated the legal landscape for online gambling businesses.

• 📅 2007: Online casinos begin using live dealer technology.

Event	Description
Introduction of Live Dealers	Enhanced user experience by allowing players to interact with real dealers via video streams.

🎲 Evolution of Online Gambling in Montreal (2010s)

• 📅 2010: Quebec’s government establishes regulations for online gambling.

Event	Description
Regulation Launch	Officially legalized online gambling platforms, attracting international operators.

• 📅 2017: The introduction of mobile casino apps in Montreal.

Event	Description
Mobile App Launch	Changed how users engage with online casinos, making gaming more accessible.

🚀 Recent Developments and Future Prospects (2020s)

• 📅 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerates the shift to online gambling.

Event	Description
Pandemic Effect	Many players turned to online casinos as land-based venues closed, leading to record growth.

• 📅 2023: The rise of crypto casinos in Montreal.

Event	Description
Launch of Crypto Casinos	Introduced new payment methods appealing to tech-savvy players.

🔗 Learn More About Online Casinos

For additional information on online gambling regulations and trends in Canada, explore Gambling.com.

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