🏛️ Early Developments in Online Casinos (1990s)

• 1994: The Birth of Online Gambling

  Date	Event
  1994	The first online gambling license was issued in Antigua and Barbuda.

• 1996: First Online Casino Launch

  Date	Event
  1996	The first fully functional online casino, InterCasino, was launched.

💻 Growth and Regulation (2000s)

• 2001: Formation of Online Gambling Regulation

  Date	Event
  2001	The Kahnawake Gaming Commission was established to regulate online gaming.

• 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)

  Date	Event
  2006	The UIGEA was passed, impacting online casinos operating in the U.S.

📈 The Revival and Modernization (2010s)

• 2013: New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling

  Date	Event
  2013	New Jersey became the first U.S. state to legalize and regulate online casinos.

• 2018: Supreme Court Ruling on Sports Betting

  Date	Event
  2018	The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports betting.

🚀 Recent Developments (2020s)

• 2020: Growth of Live Dealer Games

  Date	Event
  2020	Live dealer games gained popularity, offering real-life gaming experiences.

• 2023: Expansion of State Regulation

  Date	Event
  2023	More states are considering legislation to regulate online casinos.

For detailed insights into online gambling legislation and how it has evolved, check out this resource.