✨ The Birth of Casinos (18th Century – Early 1900s)
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🎰 Establishment of the First Legal Casino (1863)
Event Date Location First legal casino opens in Monte Carlo 1863 Monte Carlo, Monaco -
💵 The Rise of Gambling in the U.S. (1900s)
Event Date Location Gambling becomes more widespread in New Orleans Early 1900s New Orleans, Louisiana
🎉 The Golden Age of Gambling (1930s – 1950s)
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🏖️ The Creation of Las Vegas (1931)
Event Date Location Nevada legalizes gambling, transforming Las Vegas 1931 Las Vegas, Nevada -
🌟 The Opening of the First Strip Casino (1941)
Event Date Location El Rancho Vegas opens as the first resort on the Strip 1941 Las Vegas, Nevada
🏙️ Expansion of Casinos (1960s – 1980s)
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🎲 Atlantic City Legalizes Casinos (1976)
Event Date Location New Jersey voter-approved legalization of casinos 1976 Atlantic City, New Jersey -
🔝 The Rise of Native American Casinos (1988)
Event Date Location Indian Gaming Regulatory Act allows tribes to operate casinos 1988 United States
🎮 Modern Era of U.S. Casinos (1990s – Present)
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🏆 The Emergence of Online Gambling (1996)
Event Date Location First online casinos launch, changing the gambling landscape 1996 Online -
🌐 Legalization of Sports Betting (2018)
Event Date Location Supreme Court rules to allow states to legalize sports betting 2018 United States
