🏛️ Early Development of Online Casinos (1990s)

• 💻 Launch of the First Online Casino (1994)

  Event	Description
  First Real-Money Online Casino	The first online casino, known as “Cryptologic,” was launched, allowing players to gamble over the internet.

• 🧩 Introduction of Casino Software (1996)

  Event	Description
  Creation of Gaming Software	Companies like Microgaming developed software that enabled realistic casino games online.

🎰 Growth and Regulation (2000s)

• 📜 Introduction of Gambling Legislation (2006)

  Event	Description
  Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)	The United States passed UIGEA, affecting online gambling operations.

• 🌍 Rise of Mobile Gambling (2008)

  Event	Description
  Mobile Casino Apps	The first mobile casino apps were launched, allowing players to gamble on-the-go.

🔍 The Modern Era of Online Casinos (2010s – Present)

• 🔒 Enhanced Security Measures (2012)

  Event	Description
  SSL Encryption	Online casinos began implementing advanced SSL encryption to secure player transactions.

• 🌐 Introduction of Live Dealer Games (2013)

  Event	Description
  Live Casino Experience	Live dealer games emerged, offering a more authentic gaming experience through live streaming.

• 🎉 Rise of Cryptocurrency in Gambling (2020)

  Event	Description
  Bitcoin Acceptance	More online casinos began accepting cryptocurrencies, changing the payment landscape.