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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

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In fact, growth projections estimate that by 2022, ecommerce revenues will exceed $638 billion in the U.S. From mobile shopping to online payment encryption and beyond, ecommerce encompasses a wide variety of data, systems, and tools for both online buyers and sellers. 1998 PayPal launches as an online payment system.

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How gambling was legalised in the UK

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In 2005, the Gambling Act was passed, legalising online casinos and betting. The legalisation of gambling allowed the state to receive stable revenues from taxes and licences, as well as create new jobs, which was important in the context of economic instability in the early 2000s. Ensuring the integrity of games and preventing fraud.