📜 Early Beginnings (Before 1900)

• 🎰 The Birth of Gambling

  Event:	The establishment of gambling as a popular pastime in various cultures.
  Date:	Ancient times

• 🪙 The First Casinos

  Event:	The opening of the first legal casinos in Europe, particularly in Venice.
  Date:	1638
  Significance:	Set the stage for the casino industry in the Western world.

🏛️ The Golden Age of Casinos (1900 – 1950)

• 🏖️ Las Vegas Opens

  Event:	The establishment of Las Vegas as a gambling hot spot.
  Date:	1905

• 🎖️ The Great Depression and Casino Resilience

  Event:	Las Vegas casinos survive the Great Depression by offering low-cost entertainment.
  Date:	1930s

🎉 Modern Era of Gambling (1950 – Present)

• 🌍 Global Expansion

  Event:	Expansion of casinos worldwide, including the rise of resorts and themed casinos.
  Date:	1960s – Present
  Significance:	Gambling becomes a global billion-dollar industry, appealing to a wide audience.

• 💻 The Rise of Online Casinos

  Event:	The advent of the internet brings about online casinos, revolutionizing gambling.
  Date:	1990s – Present
  Impact:	Gives players access to casino games from the comfort of their home.

🔮 The Future of Real Cash Casinos

• 🤖 Technological Innovations

  Event:	Incorporation of VR and AR in casinos, creating immersive experiences.
  Expected Date:	2020s – Beyond

• 📱 Mobile Gambling Dominance

  Event:	Mobile apps dominate the market, making gaming accessible anywhere.
  Expected Date:	2020s – Beyond
  Potential:	Enhancing user engagement and interaction with real-time features.