🕰️ Early Beginnings of Online Gambling (1990s)

• 🎰 Launch of the First Online Casino (1994)

  Event	Description
  First Online Casino	The first online casino, Microgaming, was established, allowing players to gamble from the comfort of their homes.

• 💻 Legalization in Antigua and Barbuda (1994)

  Event	Description
  Online Gambling Laws	Antigua and Barbuda passed legislation to license online gambling, becoming the first regulatory authority for the sector.

🌍 Expansion and Regulation (2000s)

• 📈 Boom of Online Casinos (2000)

  Event	Description
  Explosion of Sites	Thousands of online casinos launched, significantly increasing player accessibility and options.

• 📜 UIGEA Enactment (2006)

  Event	Description
  Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act	This U.S. law prohibited banks from processing transactions related to online gambling, impacting several operators.

📱 The Mobile Revolution (2010s)

• 📲 Rise of Mobile Gaming (2010)

  Event	Description
  Mobile Casino Apps	With the rise of smartphones, mobile casino apps became popular, allowing gaming on-the-go.

• 🔒 Enhanced Security Measures (2012)

  Event	Description
  SSL Encryption	Online casinos began implementing SSL encryption to protect players’ data and transactions.

🌐 The Modern Era (2020s)

• 🔍 Increased Regulation Globally (2020)

  Event	Description
  Global Regulations	Many countries started regulating online gambling, focusing on player protection and fair play.

• 🎮 Integration of Live Dealer Games (2021)

  Event	Description
  Live Casino Experience	Online casinos increasingly offered live dealer games, providing an immersive experience for players.