🔍 Early Beginnings (16th – 18th Century)
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🎲 The Birth of Gambling Houses
Year Event 16th Century First documented gambling houses were established in Italy. 17th Century The concept of ‚casino‘ emerges, derived from the Italian word ‚casa‘. -
🏰 Rise of European Casinos
Year Event 18th Century Casinos started to flourish in France and Switzerland, gaining popularity among the elite.
📅 Establishment and Regulation (19th Century)
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🏛️ The Birth of Modern Casinos
Year Event 1837 The first legal casino, Casino de Spa, opens in Belgium. 1863 Monte Carlo Casino opens, becoming a symbol of luxury and gambling. -
📜 Regulation of Gambling
Year Event 19th Century Various governments begin implementing regulations on gambling to curb excesses.
🎉 Expansion and Innovation (20th Century)
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🌍 Global Expansion
Year Event 1931 Nevada legalizes casino gambling, leading to the rise of Las Vegas as a gaming capital. 1976 New Jersey legalizes casinos, particularly in Atlantic City. -
💻 The Digital Age
Year Event 1994 The first online casinos are established, revolutionizing the gambling industry.
📈 Modern Era (21st Century)
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🌐 Online Casino Boom
Year Event 2000s Online casinos become mainstream, offering a wide variety of games and live dealer options. 2020 Significant growth in mobile casino apps due to advancements in technology. -
🛡️ Regulation and Security
Year Event 2021 Countries implement stricter regulations for online gambling to ensure player safety.
