🌟 Origins of Casinology (Before 20th Century)
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Year Event Description 16th Century First Gambling Houses Rise of gambling houses in Italy, marking the beginning of regulated gambling. 1638 Casino di Venezia The world’s first true casino, the Casino di Venezia, was established in Venice, Italy.
🎰 Development of Modern Casinos (20th Century)
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Year Event Description 1931 Legalization in Nevada Nevada legalized gambling, leading to the establishment of Las Vegas as a gambling hub. 1978 New Jersey Casinos Casinos were legalized in Atlantic City, further boosting the gambling industry.
📈 Rise of Online Gambling (21st Century)
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Year Event Description 2000 Online Gambling Emergence The first online casinos started appearing, revolutionizing the gambling experience. 2013 New Jersey Goes Online New Jersey legalized online casino gambling, paving the way for regulated internet gambling in the U.S.
🔮 Future of Casinology (Beyond 2023)
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Year Event Description 2025 Virtual Reality Casinos Predicted rise in virtual reality casinos, providing immersive gambling experiences. 2030 AI in Gambling Integration of AI in casino operations for personalized player experiences and security.
For further reading on the history and development of casinos, you can visit the History Channel or explore comprehensive resources at Gambling.com.
