📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling

• 🎰 1994: The First Online Casino

  Event	Description
  Launch of Microgaming	The first online casino software was developed by Microgaming in August 1994.

• 💻 1996: Rise of Online Gambling

  Event	Description
  First Online Sportsbook	The first online sportsbook, Intertops, launched, paving the way for sports betting online.

📅 2000s: Growth and Regulation

• ⚖️ 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act

  Event	Description
  Regulatory Changes	The U.S. government banned online gambling, affecting many operators.

• 🏅 2007: The Emergence of Mobile Gambling

  Event	Description
  Launch of Mobile Casinos	The first mobile casino apps were launched, allowing users to gamble on smartphones.

📅 2010s: Technological Advancements

• 📲 2010: The Rise of HTML5 Technology

  Event	Description
  HTML5 Casinos	Web-based casinos transitioned to HTML5, making them more accessible on mobile devices.

• 🎮 2018: US Market Reopens

  Event	Description
  Supreme Court Ruling	The Supreme Court ruled to legalize sports betting across various states in the U.S.

📅 2020s: The Current Landscape

• 🌐 2020: Increased Popularity of Live Dealer Games

  Event	Description
  Live Dealer Experience	Casinos enhanced experiences by offering live dealer games streamed in real-time.

• 🚀 2023: Rise of Blockchain Technology

  Event	Description
  Cryptocurrency Payments	More casinos started accepting cryptocurrencies, enhancing player security and anonymity.