History of Gambling
Discover the rich history and cultural evolution of gambling, casinos, and gaming
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Black Friday (2011)
April 15, 2011: The day the US Department of Justice seized the domains of the three largest online poker sites.
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Casino Streaming (Twitch)
The cultural phenomenon where personalities broadcast their slots and table gameplay to thousands of live viewers.
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The emergence of Bitcoin-only casinos in the early 2010s that introduced "Provably Fair" gaming and instant withdrawals.
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InterCasino (1996)
Widely credited as the first online casino to accept a real money wager over the internet.
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Microgaming
The Isle of Man-based software company credited with developing the world's first true online casino software in 1994.
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PASPA Repeal (2018)
The Supreme Court ruling that struck down the federal ban on sports betting, allowing US states to legalize it individually.
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The Free Trade & Processing Act (1994)
The landmark legislation passed by Antigua and Barbuda that effectively birthed the online gambling industry.
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The global explosion of online poker popularity triggered by amateur Chris Moneymaker winning the WSOP Main Event.
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The rapid transformation of Macau into the world's largest gambling hub, surpassing Las Vegas in revenue.
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UIGEA (2006)
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, a controversial US law that crippled the early online poker market.
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