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📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos

• Year	Event
  1994	🥇 The first online casino, Microgaming, launches in Antigua and Barbuda.
  1996	🌍 The first casino software, CryptoLogic, is developed, paving the way for encrypted transactions.

📅 2000s: Rapid Expansion and Regulation

• Year	Event
  2006	🛡️ The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the US, impacting online gambling.
  2009	🎲 Online poker rooms see significant growth, with sites like PokerStars dominating the market.

📅 2010s: The Legal Landscape Changes

• Year	Event
  2011	🏛️ The DOJ reverses its 2011 stance, clarifying that online poker and sports betting are permissible.
  2013	🌟 Nevada becomes the first state to regulate online poker, paving the way for others.
  2018	⚖️ The Supreme Court strikes down PASPA, allowing states to legalize sports betting.

📅 2020s: The Surge in Online Gambling

• Year	Event
  2020	🌐 The COVID-19 pandemic accelerates the growth of online casinos as physical venues close.
  2021	📈 New states regulate and launch online casinos and sports betting platforms, expanding options for players.

🔍 Conclusion

The online casino landscape in the US has transformed dramatically over the last three decades. From its beginnings in the 1990s to the rapid expansion in the 2020s, online casinos continue to evolve as regulatory environments change and technology advances.

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