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📜 Early Beginnings of Betting Sites (1990s)

• Launch of the First Online Betting Platforms

  Year	Event
  1994	The first online gambling license is issued in Antigua and Barbuda, allowing sites to emerge.

• Emergence of Sports Betting Websites

  Year	Event
  1999	Intertops launches the first recognized online sports betting site.

🌍 Growth and Regulation (2000s)

• Introduction of the UIGEA

  Year	Event
  2006	The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is passed in the USA, impacting online betting.

• Growth in Mobile Betting

  Year	Event
  2008	Mobile betting applications begin to enter the market, enhancing user accessibility.

🚀 Modern Era of Betting Sites (2010s – Present)

• Legalization Movements

  Year	Event
  2018	The Supreme Court of the USA lifts the federal ban on sports betting, leading to a surge of new betting sites.

• Integration of Cryptocurrency

  Year	Event
  2020	Many betting sites begin to accept cryptocurrencies, expanding payment options for users.

• Rise of Esports Betting

  Year	Event
  2021	Esports betting gains massive popularity, with dedicated platforms emerging.