Business Consulting & Partners Tomasz Strykowski

💰 Early Beginnings of Online Casinos (1994-1999)

• 1994: The first online casino, Microgaming, is launched.
• 1996: The first online poker room, Planet Poker, opens its doors.
• 1998: The first mobile casino is introduced, allowing players to gamble on the go.
• 1999: The Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (OGRA) is established to ensure fair play.

Year	Event
1994	Launch of Microgaming – First Online Casino
1996	First Online Poker Room – Planet Poker Opens
1998	Introduction of Mobile Casinos
1999	Formation of OGRA for Fair Play

🎲 Expansion and Regulation (2000-2010)

• 2003: The introduction of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) in the USA.
• 2006: The launch of Neteller and other e-wallets simplifies online transactions.
• 2008: The first online casinos start offering live dealer games.
• 2010: Countries like France and Italy begin to regulate their online gambling markets.

Year	Event
2003	UIGEA Act Enforced in the USA
2006	Launch of E-wallets Like Neteller
2008	Introduction of Live Dealer Games
2010	Regulation of Online Gambling in France and Italy

🚀 The Rise of Modern Online Casinos (2011-Present)

• 2012: The first state-regulated online poker in Nevada.
• 2013: New Jersey legalizes online gambling, contributing to the expansion of the market.
• 2018: The repeal of PASPA leads to sports betting legalization in various states.
• 2021: Virtual reality casinos gain popularity among players.

Year	Event
2012	State-regulated Online Poker in Nevada
2013	New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling
2018	Repeal of PASPA – Sports Betting Expansion
2021	Rise of Virtual Reality Casinos