🏛️ The Birth of American Gaming (1900 – 1945)
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🎰 Establishment of Legal Gambling (1931)
Event Date Location Legalization of casino-style gambling in Nevada March 19, 1931 Nevada -
🏙️ Birth of Las Vegas (1941)
Event Date Location Opening of the El Rancho Vegas, the first resort on the Las Vegas Strip 1941 Las Vegas, Nevada
🌟 The Golden Age of Casinos (1946 – 1980)
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🃏 Introduction of the Las Vegas Strip (1950s)
Event Date Location Development of iconic casinos such as The Flamingo and Sands 1950s Las Vegas, Nevada -
💼 Casino Expansion (1960s)
Event Date Location Introduction of larger clubs and the birth of entertainment-focused casinos 1960s Las Vegas, Nevada
📈 Modern Gaming Expansion (1981 – Present)
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🏪 Casino Gaming Boom (1988)
Event Date Location Indian Gaming Regulatory Act allows tribes to operate casinos October 17, 1988 United States -
💻 Rise of Online Casinos (1990s – 2000s)
Event Date Location First online casinos emerge, reshaping the gaming industry Mid-1990s Virtual Space
