🏛️ The Early Days of Online Gambling (1990s)

• 🌐 The First Online Casinos Emerge

  Year	Event
  1994	The first online casinos were established following the licensing of the first online gambling software in Antigua and Barbuda.

• 🔒 Introduction of Secure Transactions

  Year	Event
  1996	Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology is adopted, allowing for safe transactions online.

📈 Growth and Regulation (2000s)

• 🇦🇺 Australian Government Starts Regulation

  Year	Event
  2001	The Australian government introduces the Interactive Gambling Act, regulating online gambling within the country.

• 💻 Rise of Mobile Gambling

  Year	Event
  2006	Mobile gambling starts to gain popularity, with casinos developing mobile-friendly platforms.

🚀 The Modern Era (2010s to Present)

• 🧩 Emergence of Live Dealer Games

  Year	Event
  2010	Live dealer games are introduced, allowing players to engage with real dealers via live streaming.

• 🏆 Increase in Online Gambling Popularity

  Year	Event
  2020	Despite the pandemic, participation in online casinos surged, with many Australians turning to online gambling platforms.

• 🔍 Stricter Regulations and Player Protections

  Year	Event
  2022	New measures are implemented to enhance player protection and responsible gambling practices across the industry.