Happy 10 Year Anniversary, Online Gambling!

This week, 10 years ago, was the beginning of the partnership between Microgaming and Intertops that kicked off the online gambling industry. We've come a long ways in those 10 years. What started as just a few online casinos has blossomed into a mature industry of gaming sites of every size and type imaginable. When you take a look at the online gambling industry timeline, you can see how and when the first online casino's established and how that helped transform poker into the mainstream online gambling casino game of choice.

As the popularity of online gambling increases, so too does the number of websites that offer online gambling. Today, we have a full range of websites available that not only offer gambling directly, but also websites that offer summaries of where to find the best online casino bonuses available, and comprehensive casino reviews. It's apparent by the sheer number of gambling related sites available that the industry is thriving.

This hasn't been changed by the fact that there has been quite a few laws passed in the last few year, from around the world, regarding online gambling legality. In some countries, online gambling is completely banned, while other countries have partial bans, and/or restrictions. In countries that don't already have restrictions, they are usually a hot topic. Germany, for one, plans to attempt to curb online gambling by banning it it's country. The United States banned online gambling a few years ago. But none of this seems to have any effect on slowing down the online industry as a whole, as gambling related websites continue to thrive, even after 10 years!

Even bingo, a staple in the online gambling community, has enjoyed a rejuvenation of late. Many bingo sites are offering sign up bonuses, and higher jackpots than ever before. While bingo doesn't enjoy the popularity of poker, it's been around for a lot longer, and is thought to have a more stable and loyal player base. Bingo players usually play very regularly.

But don't take all of this popularity to mean that gamblers are all making money. Before you visit an online casino, make sure you have brushed up on your gaming strategies and tactics. Make you know and understand the game you are playing. Also, set monetary limits for yourself, and stick to them. Make the most out of your online gambling by gambling responsibly.