Legit Online Gambling

🕰️ The Origins of Online Gambling (1994-1999)

• 📅 1994 – The First Online Casino

  Event	Description
  Launch of Microgaming	Microgaming becomes one of the first companies to create an online casino platform.

• 📅 1996 – The Kahnawake Gaming Commission Established

  Event	Description
  Regulatory Body	The Kahnawake Gaming Commission is formed in Canada to regulate online gambling.

• 📅 1998 – Monitoring and Regulation Begin

  Event	Description
  eCOGRA Formation	The eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (eCOGRA) is created to ensure fair play.

📆 The Rise of Legitimacy in Online Gambling (2000-2009)

• 📅 2001 – The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act

  Event	Description
  Regulatory Challenges	The U.S. federal law is enacted, complicating online gambling operations in the United States.

• 📅 2003 – Growth of Poker Rooms

  Event	Description
  Virtual Poker Boom	Online poker rooms experience a surge in popularity following televised tournaments.

• 📅 2006 – Legalization in Other Countries

  Event	Description
  Online Gambling Sites Are Approved	Countries like the UK solidify their online gambling laws, making the market more legitimate.

🔍 Modern Age of Online Gambling (2010-Present)

• 📅 2013 – New Regulation in New Jersey

  Event	Description
  Legalization in New Jersey	New Jersey becomes the first state to regulate online gambling within its borders.

• 📅 2018 – U.S. Supreme Court Legalizes Sports Betting

  Event	Description
  PASPA Repeal	The Supreme Court rules that states can legalize sports betting, opening the door for many jurisdictions.

• 📅 2021 – Introduction of Cryptocurrency in Gambling

  Event	Description
  Bitcoin Acceptance	Many online casinos begin to accept cryptocurrencies, enhancing privacy and security.