Online gambling took off in th e mid-1990s, during the period when computer and video games first transitioned to online formats. Virtual casinos and poker websites were the first to become available, followed by the first ever sportsbook website. In 1996, there were only 15 websites dedicated to gambling. By the next year, there were 200. In 1999, online gambling allowed players to play against each other for the first time. In many countries, gambling was illegal for several years. As time passed, and more countries legalized the activity, it gathered more interest. In 2016, it was predicted that online gambling’s market cap would reach $56,05 billion within two years.
About NetEnt
NetEnt is a pioneer in the digital entertainment field and provides premium gaming solutions to top virtual casino operators around the world. The company was founded in 1996, when gaming started becoming popular. NetEnt introduced its first online casino in 2000, and by 2009, NetEnt had been listed on the OMX Stockholm Stock Exchange.