1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos 🎰
- 1994: Antigua and Barbuda pass the Free Trade & Processing Act, allowing online gambling.
- 1996: The first online casino, InterCasino, launches.
- 1998: The introduction of the first online poker room, Planet Poker.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Antigua and Barbuda pass the Free Trade & Processing Act 🏛️ |
| 1996 | Launch of InterCasino, the first online casino 💻 |
| 1998 | First online poker room Planet Poker opens ♠️ |
2000s: The Growth of Online Gambling 🎲
- 2001: Microgaming launches the first mobile casino.
- 2003: The introduction of welcome bonuses to attract new players.
- 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act is passed in the US.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Microgaming launches the first mobile casino 📱 |
| 2003 | Welcome bonuses introduced to attract players 🎉 |
| 2006 | US passes the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act 🚫 |
2010s: Regulation and Innovation 🌐
- 2011: The first states in the US legalize online poker.
- 2013: New Jersey launches legal online gambling.
- 2018: The US Supreme Court overturns PASPA, enabling states to legalize sports betting.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Legalization of online poker in some US states ♣️ |
| 2013 | New Jersey becomes the first state to offer legal online gambling 🏁 |
| 2018 | Supreme Court allows states to legalize sports betting ⚽ |
2020s: The Era of Welcome Offers 💵
- 2020: The rise of no deposit bonuses as a standard welcome offer.
- 2021: Increased competition leads to more generous bonus offers.
- 2022: The integration of cryptocurrency in online casinos for bonuses.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Rise of no deposit bonuses as a welcome offer 💰 |
| 2021 | More generous bonuses due to increased competition 🚀 |
| 2022 | Integration of cryptocurrency bonuses in online casinos ₿ |
