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🕰️ The Birth of Online Casinos (1990s)

• Year	Event
  1994	The first online casino – Microgaming launches the first real money online casino, establishing the groundwork for the industry.
  1996	🌐 The introduction of regulatory bodies – The Kahnawake Gaming Commission is established in Canada, marking the beginning of regulatory oversight.
  1998	🎰 First software providers – Major gaming software providers, like Cryptologic, begin offering online games.

📈 The Growth of Online Gambling (2000s)

• Year	Event
  2000	📱 Mobile Gambling Emerges – The first mobile casinos appear, paving the way for gambling on handheld devices.
  2006	⚖️ The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act – U.S. legislation is passed, technically banning online gambling, but many casinos operate internationally.
  2009	🎓 Collaborations and Networks – Many online casinos begin forming partnerships with land-based casinos to attract wider audiences.

🌍 The Boom of Global Online Gambling (2010s)

• Year	Event
  2011	💻 The Rise of Celebrity Casino Brands – High-profile investments from celebrities into online casinos spark interest in the market.
  2013	📅 Nevada Begins Regulating Online Poker – Nevada becomes the first state in the U.S. to regulate online poker, setting a precedent for others.
  2017	📱 Rise of Live Dealer Games – Online casinos start offering live dealer games, enhancing player engagement with real-life dealers.

🔮 The Present and Future of Online Casinos (2020s)

• Year	Event
  2020	🌐 COVID-19 Pandemic Effects – The pandemic causes increased online gambling activity as physical casinos shut down.
  2021	🔒 Enhanced Security Protocols – Casinos implement advanced cybersecurity measures to protect user data and transactions.
  2023	🎉 Cryptocurrency Adoption – More online casinos start accepting cryptocurrencies, catering to a new generation of tech-savvy players.