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1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos

• 1994: The First Licenses Issued 🎰

  Event	Details
  Introduction of Online Gambling	The government of Antigua and Barbuda passes the Free Trade & Processing Act, allowing the issuance of licenses for online casinos.

• 1996: The First Recognized Online Casino 🌐

  Event	Details
  InterCasino Launches	InterCasino is launched, marking the world’s first fully functional online casino.

2000s: Rapid Growth and Regulation

• 2001: Emergence of Slot Games 💰

  Event	Details
  Slots Become Popular	Online slot games gain popularity due to their simplicity and potential for large jackpots.

• 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) 📜

  Event	Details
  Regulatory Changes	The UIGEA is passed in the United States, making it illegal for banks to process gambling transactions, significantly affecting online casinos.

2010s: Mobile Gaming Revolution

• 2010: Rise of Mobile Casinos 📱

  Event	Details
  Mobile Platforms Launch	Online casinos begin optimizing their platforms for mobile devices, increasing accessibility for players.

• 2013: Regulation in the UK 🇬🇧

  Event	Details
  UK Gambling Act Revisions	The UK Gambling Commission implements regulations requiring all online casinos operating in the UK to obtain a license.

2020s: The Era of Innovation

• 2020: Live Dealer Games 🌟

  Event	Details
  Increased Interactivity	The introduction of live dealer games allows players to interact with real dealers in real-time via streaming technology.

• 2021: Cryptocurrency Acceptance 💻

  Event	Details
  Bitcoin and Other Cryptos	Many online casinos begin accepting cryptocurrencies for transactions, giving players more anonymity and flexibility.