🕰️ Ancient Beginnings (3000 BCE – 500 CE)

• Dice Games in Mesopotamia – The earliest known gambling occurred with dice made from bones.

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  Origin of Dice	Dice were found in archaeological sites dating back to 3000 BCE in Mesopotamia.

• Chinese Gambling Games – The Han Dynasty saw the emergence of various gambling games, including Keno.

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  Keno Introduced	Keno originated in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE).

🎲 The Middle Ages (500 – 1500 CE)

• Development of Cards – Playing cards were introduced to Europe from Asia in the 14th century.

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  First Playing Cards	The earliest playing cards arrived in Italy around 1370 CE.

• Introduction of Gambling Houses – The first official gambling houses were established in Italy.

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  Gambling Houses	The first gambling houses appeared in Venice in the 1600s.

🏰 The Renaissance (1500 – 1600 CE)

• Establishment of Modern Betting – Betting on horse races became popular across Europe.

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  Horse Racing Bets	Horse racing betting flourished in England during this period.

• The Invention of Roulette – Roulette, a casino staple, was developed in France.

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  Roulette Creation	Roulette was conceptualized in the 18th century by Blaise Pascal.

💰 Modern Era (1700 – Present)

• First Casino Opens in Venice – This marked the dawn of legal gambling establishments.

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  Ridotto Casino	Opened in 1638, it was the first state-sanctioned gambling house.

• The Rise of Online Gambling – The internet transformed gambling with virtual casinos in the late 20th century.

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  Online Gambling Emergence	Online gambling became popular in the mid-1990s with the advent of the internet.