April of this saw UK high-street and online bookmaker Ladbrokes cease takeover talks with 888.com. Most will agree that this was mainly due to the possibility of retrospective prosecution by U.S. authorities against gaming companies who once took bets from US citizens.
Online gambling has been around less than fifteen years. In that time there have been some key moments that have defined the industry as we know it today.
1995 – The very first Internet casino opens it doors. It offers blackjack, roulette and craps amongst other casino games. ...