Business Consulting & Partners Tomasz Strykowski

1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling 🎰

• 1994: The first online casino, Microgaming, is established.
• 1996: The first live dealer casinos are launched.
• 1998: The Interactive Gaming Council (IGC) is formed to regulate online gambling.

Event	Year	Description
Microgaming Established	1994	The beginning of the online casino industry.
First Live Dealer Casinos	1996	Bringing real-time gambling to the online world.
IGC Formation	1998	A step towards regulating online gambling.

2000s: Expansion and Innovation 💡

• 2000: The first mobile casino games are introduced.
• 2003: The rise of poker rooms, leading to popularity spikes.
• 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the US.

Event	Year	Description
Introduction of Mobile Casino Games	2000	Pioneering the mobile gambling experience.
Growth of Online Poker	2003	Boosting online casino traffic significantly.
UIGEA Enactment	2006	Regulatory changes impacting US online casinos.

2010s: Legalization and Global Market 📈

• 2011: New Jersey legalizes online gambling.
• 2013: Nevada becomes the first state to regulate online poker.
• 2017: The UK Gambling Commission tightens regulations for online casinos.

Event	Year	Description
New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling	2011	Opening doors to regulated online gambling in the US.
Nevada Regulates Online Poker	2013	Creating a controlled environment for digital poker.
UK Regulations Tightened	2017	Improving player protection and fairness in gambling.

2020s: Technological Advancements and Future of Online Gambling 🌐

• 2020: Increased use of cryptocurrencies in online casinos.
• 2021: Live dealer games gain even more popularity.
• 2023: Introduction of augmented reality (AR) in gaming experiences.

Event	Year	Description
Cryptocurrencies in Casinos	2020	Enhancing payment options for users.
Rise of Live Dealer Games	2021	Offering immersive gambling experiences.
AR Technologies in Gaming	2023	Transforming the way players interact with online casinos.