📜 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos

• 1994: The first online casino, InterCasino, goes live.

  Event	Description
  Launch of InterCasino	The pioneering platform that set the stage for online gambling.

• 1996: The establishment of the Kahnawake Gaming Commission in Canada.

  Event	Description
  Kahnawake Gaming Commission	First regulatory body for online gaming, ensuring fairness and security.

⭐ 2000s: Growth and Regulation

• 2002: The introduction of better software and graphics in online casinos.

  Event	Description
  Software Advancements	Companies like Microgaming and RealTime Gaming enhance the gaming experience.

• 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the United States.

  Event	Description
  UIGEA	A significant blow to online gambling, affecting many operators.

🔑 2010s: Mobile Gaming and New Markets

• 2010: The rise of mobile casinos and smartphone gaming.

  Event	Description
  Mobile Casino Revolution	Players can access their favorite games anytime, anywhere.

• 2013: New Jersey legalizes online gambling.

  Event	Description
  Legalization in New Jersey	Marks the beginning of regulated online gambling in the U.S.

🎉 2020s: Expansion and Innovation

• 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic boosts online gambling popularity.

  Event	Description
  Pandemic Impact	People turn to online casinos while physical venues are closed.

• 2022: Introduction of cryptocurrencies in online casinos.

  Event	Description
  Crypto Adoption	Players can now wager and withdraw using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.