1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos 🎰

• 1994: The Antigua and Barbuda Free Trade and Processing Act allows the licensing of online casinos.

  Event	Description
  First Online Casino	The launch of the first online casino, Internet Casino.

• 1996: The establishment of the first independent online casino rating service.

  Event	Description
  Online Casino Reviews	Users began to rely on ratings and reviews to choose casinos.

2000s: Growth and Regulation 📈

• 2001: The introduction of stricter regulations in various countries.

  Event	Description
  US Unlawful Internet Gambling Act	US government passes a law to restrict online gambling.

• 2003: Online slots become massively popular.

  Event	Description
  Slot Ratings	Increased focus on rating online slot games.

2010s: Technological Advancements and Mobile Gaming 📱

• 2010: The rise of mobile casinos.

  Event	Description
  Mobile Casino Apps	Casinos start offering dedicated mobile applications.

• 2013: Launch of live dealer games.

  Event	Description
  Live Casino Experience	Players can interact with live dealers in real-time.

2020s: The Future of Online Casino Ratings 🌐

• 2020: Increasing importance of user reviews and ratings.

  Event	Description
  User-Generated Content	Casinos are rated based on player experiences.

• 2023: The integration of cryptocurrency into online casinos.

  Event	Description
  Crypto Casinos	More casinos accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for transactions.