🕰️ The Early Beginnings (1990-1995)

• 1994: The first online casinos appear in Antigua and Barbuda.

  Event	Description
  Regulation	The Free Trade & Processing Act allows licenses for online gambling.

• 1995: The launch of the first fully operational online casino, InterCasino.

  Event	Description
  Pioneering	InterCasino sets the standard for online gaming.

🎰 The Boom of Online Gaming (1996-2005)

• 1996: The establishment of the first online poker rooms.

  Event	Description
  Innovation	Online Poker becomes a popular form of internet gambling.

• 2003: The introduction of Live Dealer games.

  Event	Description
  Realism	Live Dealer technology enhances the gambling experience by streaming games.

🖥️ Regulation and Growth (2006-2015)

• 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act is enacted in the U.S.

  Event	Description
  Legislation	Online gambling faces severe restrictions in the United States.

• 2011: States like Nevada and New Jersey begin to regulate online poker.

  Event	Description
  Legalization	States start providing licenses for online gambling operators.

📱 The Mobile Gaming Revolution (2016-Present)

• 2016: Mobile gambling apps become widely popular.

  Event	Description
  Accessibility	Players can now gamble on the go through mobile applications.

• 2020: The rise of virtual reality casinos.

  Event	Description
  Innovation	VR technology enhances user experience and immersion in online casinos.

🔮 Future Prospects

• 2023 and Beyond: Further adoption of blockchain technology.

  Event	Description
  Trends	Decentralized systems provide more security and transparency.

For more insights on the evolution of online gambling, check out our detailed guide.