🕰️ The Early Development (1990s)
- 1994: The first online casino software is launched by Microgaming.
- 1996: The first fully functional online casino, referred to as “InterCasino”, opens its virtual doors.
- 1997: The Kahnawake Gaming Commission is established in Canada to regulate online gaming.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1994 | The first online casino software is launched by Microgaming. |
| 1996 | InterCasino, the first fully functional online casino, opens. |
| 1997 | Kahnawake Gaming Commission is established. |
📈 Rapid Growth (2000s)
- 2001: Playtech introduces its software platform, gaining significant market share.
- 2003: The advent of live dealer games transforming the online gaming experience.
- 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the USA.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Playtech launches its software platform. |
| 2003 | Live dealer games make their debut. |
| 2006 | UIGEA is enacted, impacting online gambling in the USA. |
🌍 Global Expansion (2010s)
- 2011: The first regulated online poker sites start operating in the USA.
- 2014: New regulations in the UK lead to a surge in licensed online casinos.
- 2018: The repeal of PASPA allows states in the USA to regulate sports betting.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Regulated online poker sites launch in the US. |
| 2014 | New UK regulations boost licensed online casinos. |
| 2018 | Repeal of PASPA changes the landscape of sports betting in the US. |
🚀 The Modern Era (2020s)
- 2020: Major software providers start supporting cryptocurrency transactions.
- 2021: The integration of virtual reality and augmented reality in online casinos.
- 2023: Growth in mobile gaming platforms reshapes player engagement.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Cryptocurrency transactions are embraced by major software providers. |
| 2021 | Virtual and augmented reality integration begins. |
| 2023 | Mobile gaming platforms expand rapidly. |