Casinos are very popular in many parts of the world and as populations continue to grow and expand, people will look for new ways to enjoy their favorite games. Online casinos have been around since the early 1990s and provide people with ways to play blackjack, poker and more from the comforts of home.
The Beginning of Online Casinos
The internet has been around in many shapes and forms for much longer than the online casino, though the technology that was necessary to develop these casinos was in place from day one. The first online venue was introduced in the early 1990s and quickly gained popularity among consumers who were fortunate enough to have internet access at home. In the following few years, countries in Europe as well as the United States launched hundreds of casinos before the US outlawed them in 1996.
Legal Troubles and Regulations
In the very early years of online gambling, not much thought was given to the legality of these venues until government officials stepped in. Since there was no department slated to regulate these casinos in the US, they were determined illegal and all real-money casinos based in the US were closed. However, at around the same time, Antigua and Barbuda were the first to act upon the legal requirements of the Free Trade and Processing Act, thereby becoming the first country to introduce government regulated online casinos to the world.
Today
These days, online casinos are based and legalized in dozens of countries worldwide. Thanks to ever-changing technologies and tough competition, these venues are forced to constantly re-evaluate their gaming options and provide the best gaming environment available. The incorporation of live dealers, real casino sounds and even 3D technology will change gambling forever in the coming years.
Online casinos provide players with an easily accessible venue for playing all of their favorite gambling games like roulette, blackjack and even bingo. Though the history of these casinos is relatively short-lived, it is expected that they will continue making history for years to come. |
