1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling

• 📅 1994 – The First Online Casino

  Event	Description
  Launch of Online Casino	The first online casino, St. John’s, was established in Antigua, marking the start of online gambling.

• 📅 1996 – First Online Sportsbook

  Event	Description
  Introduction of Sportsbooks	The launch of the first online sportsbook provided a platform for sports betting, expanding the gambling landscape.

2000s: Growth and Regulation

• 📅 2001 – Legalization in the UK

  Event	Description
  UK Gambling Act	The UK legalized online gambling, creating a regulated environment for operators and players.

• 📅 2005 – Emergence of Live Dealer Games

  Event	Description
  Live Dealer Technology	Online casinos began introducing live dealer games, enhancing the gaming experience with real-time interactions.

2010s: The Mobile Revolution

• 📅 2012 – Mobile Gaming Apps

  Event	Description
  Launch of Mobile Casino Apps	The first dedicated mobile casino applications were launched, allowing players to gamble on the go.

• 📅 2018 – Legalization in the USA

  Event	Description
  PASPA Repeal	The repeal of PASPA allowed individual states in the USA to regulate online sports betting.

2020s: The Rise of Cryptocurrency in Gambling

• 📅 2020 – Bitcoin Casinos Emergence

  Event	Description
  Adoption of Cryptocurrency	Online casinos began accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for secure and anonymous transactions.

• 📅 2022 – Growth in Live Streaming Gambling

  Event	Description
  Live Streaming Platforms	Integration of live streaming technology allowed users to watch and engage in real-time gaming experiences.