📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Betting

• 1994: The first online gambling site, InterCasino, is launched.
• 1996: The Kahnawake Gaming Commission is established in Canada, providing licenses for online betting sites.
• 1998: Online poker rooms start to emerge, leading to a boom in online betting opportunities.

🤑 2000s: The Expansion Era

• 2000: The Internet Gambling Prohibition Act is introduced in the US.
• 2003: The World Series of Poker is televised, increasing the popularity of online poker.
• 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the US.

🌍 2010s: Global Regulation and Innovation

• 2011: Several US states begin regulating online poker.
• 2014: The UK Gambling Act 2005 is amended to include online gaming operators.
• 2017: Daily fantasy sports gain traction, blurring the lines of traditional betting.

🚀 2020s: The Future of Online Betting

• 2020: Increased adoption of blockchain technology in online betting.
• 2021: Legalization of sports betting in multiple US states.
• 2023: Growth of mobile betting apps and live streaming services for bettors.