📜 Early Days of Gambling (Pre-19th Century)
- Ancient Civilizations: The earliest forms of gambling can be traced back to ancient China and Rome.
- First Casino Establishment: The first recognized casino was established in Venice, Italy, in 1638.
| Event | Year | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| First gambling sheets | 2300 BC | Origin of dice games in China. |
| Casino di Venezia opened | 1638 | Established the modern casino concept. |
🎰 The Rise of Casinos (19th Century)
- Banning in the U.S: The gambling craze led to the gambling ban in states like New York in the early 1900s.
- Monte Carlo Grand Casino: Opened in 1863, it became one of the most famous gambling destinations in Europe.
| Event | Year | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Ban on Gambling in New York | 1900 | Signaled a shift in American gambling regulation. |
| Monte Carlo Casino inaugurated | 1863 | Set standards for luxury and profit in casinos. |
🎲 Establishment of Modern Casinos (20th Century)
- Las Vegas Boom: 1940s saw the rise of Las Vegas as a premier gambling destination in the U.S.
- Legalized Gambling in Atlantic City: In 1976, New Jersey legalized gambling, becoming a rival to Las Vegas.
| Event | Year | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Establishment of the Flamingo | 1946 | First of the modern Las Vegas casinos. |
| Legalization of Gambling in Atlantic City | 1976 | Diversified the U.S. gambling landscape. |
🌐 The Digital Revolution (21st Century)
- Online Casinos Emergence: The rise of the internet led to the establishment of online casinos in the late 1990s.
- Live Dealer Games: Introduced in the early 2000s, merging online gaming with real-time dealer interaction.
| Event | Year | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| First online casino launched | 1994 | Pioneer of virtual gaming. |
| Introduction of Live Dealer Games | 2006 | Blended physical and online gaming experiences. |