🕰️ 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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Year Event 1994 The First Online Casino: The first legal online casino, Antigua and Barbuda, opens its doors. 1996 Growth of Online Betting: The rise of online betting platforms begins.
🕰️ 2000s: Regulation and Legislation
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Year Event 2000 Anti-Gambling Act: The United States imposes restrictions on Internet gambling. 2005 Gambling Act in the UK: The UK passes legislation to regulate online gambling.
🕰️ 2010s: The Rise of Mobile and Social Gaming
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Year Event 2012 Pennsylvania Legalizes Online Gambling: Pennsylvania becomes the third state to legalize online gambling. 2018 Supreme Court Ruling: The US Supreme Court rules to allow states to legalize sports betting.
🕰️ 2020s: Expansion and Innovation
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Year Event 2020 Crisis for Land-Based Casinos: COVID-19 pandemic accelerates online gambling trends. 2021 Global Expansion: Countries like Michigan and New York expand their online gambling markets.
🔮 Future Trends
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Predictions Further Legalization: More jurisdictions will likely embrace legal online casinos. Technological Innovations: Expect advancements in VR and AI to provide immersive experiences.
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Casino History.
