Gambling venues have taken us on a fantastic journey, and every time a new concept comes up, we nod our heads in disbelief. Just like the idea of building a casino in the middle of the desert, it was hard to imagine, let alone achieve. Progress always amazes us, and the idea of developing an online casino did not initially make the gambling community cheer.
From the Beginning
Internet casinos are still considered an emerging field today, as they have only been around since the early 1990s. With the rise of computers in the 70s and later the advent of the internet, it opened new doors to endless possibilities. The idea of playing games from the comfort of your home captured the attention of players around the world. Gaming Club launched in 1995, followed by InterCasino in 1996, and they were among the first companies to open their virtual doors to an international audience.
Early Software Providers
Microgaming is considered the granddaddy or godfather of iGaming software. It was the first software provider to power online casinos with its gaming platform. The strong portfolio offers stunning graphics, a wide variety of game categories, including progressive jackpots that simulate many physical casino games. History was made when a player won the biggest jackpot while playing Microgaming online slots. Following in the legendary footsteps of the software giant came Cryptologic, which soon became popular.
SECURE AND FAIR GAMES
Fair game and security measures were implemented to meet the needs of casino operators for a secure environment and the concerns of anxious and curious gamblers. All games use a random number generator, which guarantees fair, random and unpredictable results. SSL encryption technology and firewalls ensure the highest level of Internet security.
US players have a hard time adapting to the new US government law
Online casinos flourished around the world and were worth billions of dollars. But in 2006, the US government passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), which hit US players and casinos hard. The UIGEA prohibited any US financial institution (including banks, credit/debit cards or credit unions) from accepting transactions for the purpose of online gambling.
Online Casinos Today
Modern technology has developed online casinos into virtual paradises filled with extraordinary platforms integrated by multiple software, offering amazing products. Other gambling portals expanded into bingo, poker and sports betting. There are over 1,000 casinos to choose from and the number is growing. Graphics are of stunning quality and 3D animations, including cinematic technology. Games that were previously exclusive to brick-and-mortar casinos have now made their way to the online gaming market. UIGEA is beginning to loosen up as states legalize online gambling.
If the growth of online gaming since the 1990s is a sign of future progress, it is beyond our imagination…there are no boundaries, no limits.
