📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling

• 🌐 Emergence of Online Casinos

  Year	Event
  1994	The first online casino, Microgaming, launches.
  1996	The first sports betting site goes live.

📅 2000s: Popularization of Online Casinos

• 📈 Rapid Growth and Regulation

  Year	Event
  2001	Introduction of the **Interactive Gaming Council** for ethical standards.
  2006	Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the US.

📅 2010s: Expansion and Innovation

• 💡 Technological Advancements

  Year	Event
  2012	New Jersey legalizes online gambling, paving the way for others.
  2018	Supreme Court ruling allows states to legalize sports betting.

📅 2020s: Current Trends and the Future

• 🚀 Rise of Mobile and Live Casinos

  Year	Event
  2020	Global pandemic boosts the popularity of online casinos.
  2023	Introduction of VR casinos offering immersive experiences.

📚 Conclusion

The evolution of online casinos has transformed the gambling landscape, offering players a diverse selection of games accessible from home. The next decade promises to introduce even more exciting innovations, such as augmented reality and enhanced personalisation.