🔍 Early Beginnings of Casinos (Pre-20th Century)
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Ancient Origins: The first gambling activities can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as China, Egypt, and Rome.
Era Event 3000 BC Dice made from animal bones were found. 500 BC Records of gambling in ancient China. -
The Rise of Games: Card games began to emerge during the 14th century in Europe.
Era Event 1370 AD First mentions of playing cards in Europe.
🏛️ 20th Century Developments
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Establishment of Las Vegas: Las Vegas emerges as the gambling capital post-World War II.
Year Event 1941 El Rancho Vegas becomes the first resort on the Las Vegas Strip. 1950s The Strip becomes known for large casino hotels, leading to the gambling boom. -
Legalization Trends: The legalization of casinos spreads across the USA.
Year Event 1976 New Jersey legalized casinos, starting the rise of Atlantic City. 1988 The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act allows Native American tribes to establish casinos.
🌐 Evolution in the Digital Era (21st Century)
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Online Gambling Expansion: The advent of online casinos transforms the gambling landscape.
Year Event 2000 First online casinos emerge, allowing players to gamble from home. 2010s Mobile gambling rises, enabling gaming on smartphones. -
Regulatory Changes: Various countries update their laws to accommodate online and brick-and-mortar casinos.
Year Event 2014 New Jersey legalizes online gambling, influencing other states. 2020 Global surge in online casino usage due to the pandemic.