🕰️ Early Developments (1995-2005)

• 🔍 Introduction of Online Casinos

  Year	Event
  1994	The first online casino is launched.
  1996	The first known online gambler wins $1.3 million.

• 💻 Technological Advancements

  Year	Event
  2001	Software providers develop more advanced gaming platforms.
  2004	Live dealer games revolutionize the online gaming experience.

🌐 Growth and Regulation (2006-2015)

• 📈 Explosion in Popularity

  Year	Event
  2006	US Congress passes the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).
  2010	Online gaming begins to gain traction in Europe.

• 📜 Legal Frameworks Established

  Year	Event
  2011	Nevada becomes the first US state to regulate online poker.
  2013	New Jersey also regulates online casinos, boosting the market.

🎉 Current Trends (2016-Present)

• 📱 Mobile Gaming Dominance

  Year	Event
  2016	Mobile gaming starts to dominate online casino traffic.
  2019	Food and Beverage bonuses become popular in casino promotions.

• 🌍 Global Expansion

  Year	Event
  2020	The global pandemic accelerates the shift towards online gambling.
  2023	New jurisdictions introduce regulations for online gambling.