🕰️ 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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1994: Licensing and Regulation Starts 🌍
Event Description Introduction of Licensing Antigua and Barbuda became the first jurisdiction to license online casinos. -
1996: Emergence of Major Companies 💼
Event Description Launch of Microgaming Microgaming launched the first online casino software, opening doors for many others.
📈 2000s: Growth and Scrutiny
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2006: UIGEA Legislation 📜
Event Description Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act Passed in the U.S., making online gambling a murky legal issue. -
2009: Rise of Independent Auditing 🔍
Event Description eCOGRA Established eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (eCOGRA) is founded to certify fairness.
🔍 2010s: Increased Transparency
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2011: New Regulations Emerge ⚖️
Event Description Pennsylvania’s Online Gambling Movement The state begins to consider online gambling regulation and licensing. -
2017: Rise of Blockchain Technology ⛓️
Event Description Introduction of Bitcoin Casinos Casinos adopting blockchain for transparency, improving player trust.
🌟 2020s: A New Era of Fairness
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2020: Regulatory Changes and Standards 🚀
Event Description UK Gambling Commission Stricter Guidelines Implementing strict compliance measures to ensure fair play at online casinos. -
2023: Ongoing Debates About Fair Play 💬
Event Description Continuing Revolution of Online Gambling Discussions about ‚are online casinos rigged‘ remain prevalent as the industry evolves.
