Online Casino Table Games

🕰️ 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos

• Year	Event
  1994	Antigua and Barbuda pass the Free Trade & Processing Act, allowing licenses for online gambling.
  1996	The first online casinos go live, including InterCasino, paving the way for digital gaming.
  1999	Microgaming launches the first online casino software platform, revolutionizing the industry.

🌍 2000s: Expansion and Regulation

• Year	Event
  2003	The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the US, challenging online casinos.
  2006	Online poker gains massive popularity with the launch of platforms like Party Poker.
  2009	The emergence of live dealer games begins, bridging the gap between physical and online casinos.

🚀 2010s: Technological Advancements

• Year	Event
  2010	The introduction of HTML5 improves mobile compatibility for online casino games.
  2013	Several US states begin to legalize and regulate online gambling, providing a safer gaming environment.
  2017	The first online casinos begin using blockchain technology, enhancing transparency and security.

🔮 2020s: Current Trends and Future Prospects

• Year	Event
  2020	The COVID-19 pandemic leads to an increase in online gaming as physical casinos close.
  2021	A surge in popularity for live dealer games as players seek authentic experiences from home.
  2023	Continued innovations in virtual reality (VR) gaming, creating immersive online casino experiences.