Historical Overview of Gambling Real Money Online
1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling
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1994: Antigua and Barbuda 🌍
Event Details Regulation Antigua and Barbuda passed the Free Trade & Processing Act, allowing licenses for online gambling operators. -
1996: First Online Casino 🎲
Event Details Launch The first online casino, InterCasino, began operations, marking the start of internet gambling.
2000s: Growth and Regulation
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2006: UIGEA Enactment ⚖️
Event Details Legislation The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was enacted in the US, complicating online gambling. -
2009: Market Expansion 📈
Event Details Growth Online gambling services expanded globally with increased participation from players.
2010s: Technological Advances
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2011: Black Friday ⚫
Event Details Crackdown Federal authorities targeted major US online poker sites, impacting the industry severely. -
2013: New Regulations in New Jersey 🗽
Event Details Legalization New Jersey legalized online gambling, paving the way for other states to follow.
2020s: Modern Day Online Gambling
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2020: Surge in Online Gambling 📊
Event Details Impact The Covid-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented surge in online gambling participation. -
2023: The Rise of Crypto Gambling 💰
Event Details Trend An increasing number of online casinos began accepting cryptocurrencies as a form of payment.
