📅 Early Beginnings (1990s)

• 1994: First Online Casino Launch 🎰

  Event	Description
  Launch of InterCasino	The first online casino began operations, marking the start of the online gambling industry.

• 1996: Growth of the Industry 📊

  Event	Description
  Online Casino Regulation	Gambling jurisdictions like Antigua and Barbuda introduced licenses for online casinos.

📅 The Dot-Com Boom (Late 1990s – Early 2000s)

• 1999: Introduction of Live Dealer Casinos 🕹️

  Event	Description
  Live Dealer Technology	Emergence of live dealer games brought a more immersive experience to online players.

• 2003: Rise of Mobile Gambling 📱

  Event	Description
  Mobile Casino Apps	Casinos began to develop mobile applications, making access to games easier for players.

📅 Regulation and Legislation (Mid 2000s)

• 2006: UIGEA Enacted in the US 🇺🇸

  Event	Description
  Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act	This legislation greatly impacted online gambling operations within the US.

📅 Renaissance of Online Casinos (2010s)

• 2013: New Wave of Licensing in New Markets 🌍

  Event	Description
  New Regulatory Bodies	Countries like the UK introduced comprehensive licensing and regulations for online casinos.

• 2017: Growth of Cryptocurrency in Gambling 💰

  Event	Description
  Bitcoin Casinos	The introduction of cryptocurrencies provided anonymity and security for online betting.

📅 Modern Era (2020s)

• 2020: Surge in Popularity Due to Global Events 🌐

  Event	Description
  Increased Online Play	With lockdowns in place, many turned to online casinos for entertainment.

• 2023: Enhanced Technologies like VR and AI 🤖

  Event	Description
  Virtual Reality Casinos	New technologies such as VR are being integrated into gambling experiences to enhance engagement.