📜 The Origins of Real Money Casinos (Before 20th Century)
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🎰 Early Gambling Practices
Year Event 3000 BC The first known gambling activities recorded in ancient China. Romans Era Widespread gambling in the Roman Empire with dice games and betting. -
🏰 Establishment of Gaming Houses
Year Event 1638 The first official casino, Casino di Venezia, opens in Italy. 1800s Gaming houses become popular in France and spread across Europe.
🌍 The Expansion of Real Money Casinos (20th Century)
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💡 Las Vegas Emergence
Year Event 1931 Nevada legalizes gambling, leading to the rise of Las Vegas as a casino hub. -
🎲 The Birth of Online Casinos
Year Event 1994 The first online casino, InterCasino, launches in Antigua and Barbuda. 1996 The establishment of the first online gambling licensing authority in Antigua.
📈 Modern Day Developments (21st Century)
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🌐 Growth of Mobile Gambling
Year Event 2010 Mobile casinos begin to bloom, allowing players to bet from their smartphones. 2020 Increased popularity of live dealer games as technology improves. -
🔒 Regulation and Legislation
Year Event 2021 Many countries introduce stricter regulations for online gambling platforms. 2023 New legislations are introduced in several US states to promote safe gambling practices.