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💼 Early History (Before 1900)

• 🌍 Origins of Gambling

  Year	Event
  2000 BC	The first recorded use of dice in ancient Mesopotamia.
  1500 BC	Gambling practices spreading in China with the advent of Keno.

• 🎲 Establishment of Modern Gaming Houses

  Year	Event
  1638	The first official casino, the Casino di Venezia, opens in Italy.
  1750	The first betting houses appear in France, popularizing gambling.

🕰️ The Golden Age (1900 – 1950)

• 🎉 Rise of Las Vegas

  Year	Event
  1931	Nevada legalizes casino gambling, paving the way for Las Vegas.
  1946	The Flamingo opens, marking the start of hotel-casino complexes.

• 🌟 Casino Popularity Increases

  Year	Event
  1950	Opening of the Sands Casino, attracting celebrities and tourists.

📈 Expansion and Technology (1950 – 2000)

• 🔌 Introduction of Slot Machines

  Year	Event
  1963	Electromechanical slot machines become popular in casinos.

• 🌐 Online Gambling Emergence

  Year	Event
  1994	Antigua and Barbuda pass laws allowing online gambling.
  1997	The first online casino, InterCasino, launches.

🚀 Modern Era (2000 – Present)

• 📲 Mobile Gambling Revolution

  Year	Event
  2004	Mobile casinos begin to emerge with the rise of smartphones.

• 🛡️ Regulation and Safety Improvements

  Year	Event
  2013	The US begins regulating online gambling on a state level.
  2021	Global push for safer gambling practices and responsible gaming.