In 1996 InterCasino, based in Antigua, became the first online casino to accept a real money wager online (4 Online Gambling, 2006; Schwartz, 2006).

The first online casino opened in 1994, completely changing how people wager. The incident signaled the start of a brand-new era in gaming. One no longer needs to drive to Las Vegas or Atlantic City to enter the casino. They could now perform it in the convenience of their own homes.