History of Online Gambling for Real Money
1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling
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1994: The First Online Casino Opens 🎰
Event Description Online Casinos The first online casino, named “InterCasino,” was launched, allowing players to gamble from home. -
1996: Regulation Begins ⚖️
Event Description Antigua and Barbuda This Caribbean nation becomes the first to offer licenses to online gambling companies.
2000s: Expansion and Legislation
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2000: Online Poker Boom ♠️
Event Description Partypoker Partypoker.com launches, rapidly increasing the popularity of online poker. -
2006: UIGEA Act Passed 📜
Event Description Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act This US law restricts online gambling by prohibiting the use of banking mechanisms for illegal gambling.
2010s: Rise in Popularity
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2012: New Online Gambling Regulations 🏛️
Event Description New Jersey New Jersey becomes the first US state to legalize online gambling. -
2018: Supreme Court Ruling ⚖️
Event Description Murphy v. NCAA The US Supreme Court strikes down PASPA, allowing states to legalize sports betting.
2020s: The Future of Online Gambling
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2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Impact 🌍
Event Description Online Gambling Surge The pandemic leads to a significant increase in online gambling activity as physical casinos close. -
2021: Mobile Betting Growth 📱
Event Description Mobile Platforms Mobile gambling applications see a growing user base, making betting more accessible.