🕒 The Early Days of Online Casinos (1990s)

Year	Event
1994	The Antigua and Barbuda Free Trade & Processing Act allows for online gambling, leading to the launch of the first online casinos.
1996	InterCasino becomes one of the first online casinos to accept real money bets.

📈 The Rise of Online Gaming (2000s)

Year	Event
2000	Online gambling begins gaining immense popularity with technological advancements in internet speeds.
2006	The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) passes, creating waves in the industry.

Year	Event
2010	Smartphone and tablet technology lead to the development of mobile-friendly online casinos.
2013	Online gaming regulations start to change as states like New Jersey legalize online gambling.

Year	Event
2020	The COVID-19 pandemic boosts online gambling as physical casinos close.
2023	Casino days online casinos adapt to trends such as live dealer games and increased focus on user experience.