✨ The Birth of Casino Games (16th Century)
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Introduction of Gambling in Italy
Year Event 1638 The first official casino, the Ridotto, opens in Venice. -
Spread of Casino Culture
Year Event 1700s Card games like Baccara gain popularity across Europe.
🎰 The Rise of American Casinos (19th Century)
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Establishment of Gambling Houses
Year Event 1820s Gambling houses start to appear in New Orleans. -
The Gold Rush Era
Year Event 1849 The California Gold Rush leads to an explosion of casinos.
🃏 The Modernization of Casino Games (20th Century)
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Legalization of Gambling in Nevada
Year Event 1931 Nevada legalizes casino gambling, leading to the birth of Las Vegas. -
Expansion of Slot Machines
Year Event 1964 The first modern slot machine is introduced by Bally Manufacturing.
💻 The Digital Revolution (21st Century)
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Launch of Online Casinos
Year Event 1994 The first online casino, Microgaming, is established. -
Mobile Gambling Boom
Year Event 2010s Mobile casinos become mainstream, enhancing user accessibility.
📈 Future of Casino Games (2020s and Beyond)
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Integration of Virtual Reality
Year Event 2020 Virtual reality casinos start to gain traction among gamers. -
Cryptocurrency in Gambling
Year Event 2022 Many casinos begin to accept cryptocurrencies for real money games.