1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos

• 1994: First Online Gambling License 🎰

  Date	Event	Significance
  1994	First online gambling license issued in Antigua and Barbuda	Laid the foundation for the regulation of online casinos

• 1995: Launch of First Online Casino 🖥️

  Date	Event	Significance
  1995	InterCasino becomes the first online casino	Marked the entry of the gambling industry into the digital age

2000s: Rapid Growth and Evolution

• 2000: Growth in Popularity 📈

  Date	Event	Significance
  2000	Over 100 online casinos operating	Signified growing consumer interest in online gaming

• 2006: UIGEA Legislation 🚫

  Date	Event	Significance
  2006	Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act passed in the US	Created challenges for online casinos targeting American players

2010s: Advancements and Regulation

• 2011: New Regulations in the UK 🇬🇧

  Date	Event	Significance
  2011	The UK Gaming Act comes into effect	Established a new regulatory framework for online gambling

• 2013: Introduction of Online Poker in New Jersey ♠️

  Date	Event	Significance
  2013	New Jersey legalizes online poker	Signified a significant shift towards regulated online gaming in the US

2020s: Current Trends and Future Outlook

• 2020: Surge During the Pandemic 🦠

  Date	Event	Significance
  2020	Online gaming saw record growth due to COVID-19	Reinforced the demand for online casino jobs and digital platforms

• 2023: Expansion of Live Dealer Games 🎥

  Date	Event	Significance
  2023	Live dealer games become a standard offering in most online casinos	Enhanced player experience and interaction with real-time gameplay

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