1994-2000: The Birth of Online Casinos 🎰

• Year	Event
  1994	The Caribbean authorities issue the first license for an online casino.
  1996	The first online casino, InterCasino, opens its virtual doors.
  1998	Online gambling sites start accepting various payment methods.
  2000	Online poker gains immense popularity, introducing new revenue streams.

2001-2005: Expanding Legislation 📜

• Year	Event
  2001	The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is proposed.
  2003	FullTilt Poker is launched, marking a new era in online poker.
  2004	Many online casinos begin to market heavily to American players.
  2005	The UIGEA is enacted, impacting several online casinos.

2006-2010: The Black Friday Fallout ⚖️

• Year	Event
  2006	The UIGEA becomes law, complicating financial transactions for US players.
  2010	The infamous Black Friday occurs, leading to shutdowns of major poker sites.

2011-2016: State-Level Legalization 🗽

• Year	Event
  2012	New Jersey legalizes online gambling, becoming a state leader.
  2013	Multi-state liquidity agreements begin to form, expanding player pools.
  2014	Delaware and Nevada also legalize online gambling.
  2016	Market trends show an increase in revenue for licensed online casinos.

2017-Present: The Rise of Legalized Online Gambling 🎉

• Year	Event
  2018	The Supreme Court strikes down PASPA, paving the way for state-led legalization.
  2019	Michigan and Pennsylvania launch regulated online gaming markets.
  2020	The COVID-19 pandemic boosts online gambling popularity exponentially.
  2021	Many states continue to push for online casino legislation.