📅 18th Century: The Birth of Casinos
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🎰 1750: The First Gambling House in Venice
Date Event 1750 The establishment of the first gambling house, which laid the groundwork for casino culture. -
🇫🇷 1796: The First Official Casino in France
Date Event 1796 The Casino de Spa opened in France, marking the transition to purpose-built gambling facilities.
💼 19th Century: The Rise and Regulation
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♠️ 1820: The Birthplace of Modern Gaming Houses
Date Event 1820 The Casino di Venezia was recognized as the world’s oldest continuously operating casino. -
🃏 1843: The Introduction of Chemin de Fer
Date Event 1843 Chemin de Fer, a popular card game, was introduced and became widely popular in casinos.
🌍 20th Century: Global Expansion and Popularity
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🗽 1931: Legalization of Gambling in Las Vegas
Date Event 1931 Las Vegas legalized gambling, leading to the rise of the modern casino industry. -
🎉 1978: The Introduction of the Casino Act in UK
Date Event 1978 The Casino Act was passed, regulating gaming establishments in the United Kingdom.
💡 21st Century: Digital Transformation and New Trends
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💻 2000s: Online Casinos Revolutionize Gambling
Date Event 2000s The emergence of online casinos transformed how people engage in gambling. -
🔗 2020: Rise of Bitcoin Casinos
Date Event 2020 Bitcoin casinos started gaining prominence, allowing for cryptocurrency transactions in gaming.