🕰️ Early Beginnings (1920s)
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🎰 Establishment of Casino Gambling
Year Event 1920 The first legal casino opens in Las Vegas, Nevada, marking the beginning of gambling as a significant industry in the USA.
🎉 Golden Age of Casinos (1930s-1950s)
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🃏 Nevada Legalizes Gambling
Year Event 1931 Nevada legalizes gambling, leading to a boom in Las Vegas. This allows establishments to flourish. -
🎇 The Rise of the Strip
Year Event 1940s The Las Vegas Strip begins to develop with iconic hotels and casinos like the Flamingo.
🏛️ Expansion and Regulation (1960s-1980s)
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⚖️ The Gaming Control Act
Year Event 1984 New Jersey legalizes casino gambling in Atlantic City, marking significant expansion outside Nevada.
🌟 Modern Era (1990s-Present)
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🗺️ Expansion Across States
Year Event 1990s Multiple states begin to legalize casino gambling, leading to the rise of riverboat casinos and tribal gaming. -
💻 Online Gambling Era
Year Event 2018 The Supreme Court overturns PASPA, allowing states to legalize sports betting and online gambling.
🔗 Further Reading and Resources
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