1920s: The Beginnings of Legal Gambling
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1920: Birth of the Modern Casino 🏛️
Event Description Prohibition Era Increased illegal gambling due to alcohol prohibition. -
1929: The Great Depression Begins 📉
Event Description Economic Downturn Gambling becomes a means of generating revenue for struggling states.
1930s: The Legalization Wave 🌊
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1931: Nevada Legalizes Casino Gambling 🎲
Event Description First State to Legalize Las Vegas becomes synonymous with casino gaming.
1970s: The Casino Boom 📈
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1976: Atlantic City Reopens to Casinos 🎖️
Event Description New Jersey Legalizes Gambling Offers a new competitor to Las Vegas. -
1978: First Atlantic City Casino Opens 🎉
Event Description Resorts International Marks the start of the casino industry in the city.
1990s: Expansion Era 🚀
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1995: Indian Gaming Regulatory Act 📜
Event Description Tribal Casinos Open Enables tribes to operate casinos without state regulations.
2000s – Present: Globalization of Casinos 🌍
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2003: Introduction of Online Casinos 💻
Event Description Growth of Online Gaming Changes in how people engage with casino games. -
2020: Impact of COVID-19 😷
Event Description Casino Closures Temporary shutdowns lead to a surge in online gambling.