1996-2000: The Expansion of Online Gambling
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Launch of the first online casinos 🎰
Event Date InterCasino opens 1996 Introduction of Microgaming software 1994 -
Legalization debates ignite ⚖️
Event Date US Senators propose regulations for online gambling 1999
2001-2005: The Rise of Regulations
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Launch of the UIGEA 🏛️
Event Date Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act passed 2006 -
State laws come into play 🗺️
Event Date First state-licensed online poker sites emerge 2005
2006-2010: Challenges and Innovations
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Black Friday ⚫
Event Date Shutdown of major online poker sites April 15, 2011 -
Technological advancements 💻
Event Date Mobile casino apps gain popularity 2010
2011-Present: Legalization and Growth
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New regulations in states 🏢
Event Date New Jersey legalizes online gambling 2013 Delaware and Nevada follow suit 2013 -
Rise of Bitcoin gambling 💰
Event Date Bitcoin casinos introduced 2014