🏛️ Early Beginnings of Casino Play (Pre-20th Century)

• First Betting Games: The origins of gambling can be traced back to ancient civilizations.

  Year	Event
  3000 BC	The earliest known use of dice in Mesopotamia.

• Introduction of Card Games: Card games began to emerge during the 9th century in China.

  Year	Event
  9th Century	First mentions of a precursor to modern playing cards.

🎰 The Rise of Casinos (20th Century)

• The First Casino Opens: The first official casino opened its doors in Europe.

  Year	Event
  1638	The Casino di Venezia, Italy, becomes the first official casino.

• Las Vegas becomes a Gambling Hub: The legalisation of gambling in Nevada transformed Las Vegas.

  Year	Event
  1931	Nevada legalizes casino gambling, boosting Las Vegas’s reputation as a gambling mecca.

💻 The Digital Revolution (21st Century)

• Online Casinos Emergence: The first license for an online casino is granted.

  Year	Event
  1994	The first online casino, Microgaming, was launched in Antigua.

• Mobile Gambling Takes Off: Introduction of online gambling apps revolutionizes the industry.

  Year	Event
  2005	The release of gambling applications on smartphones marks a new era.

📈 Future Trends in Casino Play

• Blockchain and Cryptocurrency in Gambling: The rise of blockchain technology reshapes online casinos.

  Year	Event
  2021	More casinos begin accepting cryptocurrencies as a payment method.

• The Growth of Virtual Reality Casinos: Immersive experiences become mainstream.

  Year	Event
  2023	Virtual reality casinos gaining significant popularity with the advancement of technology.