Gaming Gambling

📜 Ancient Beginnings (3000 BC – 500 AD)

• 🎲 The Origin of Dice Games

  Year	Event
  3000 BC	Dice made from animal bones (astragali) are used in various cultures.

• ⚖️ Early Gambling Laws

  Year	Event
  500 BC	The Greeks regulate gambling through laws, establishing the foundation of gambling legislation.

🕰️ Middle Ages (500 – 1500)

• 🏰 The Rise of Betting on Jousting

  Year	Event
  1200	Increased popularity of betting on tournaments and jousting contests.

• ♠️ The Birth of Playing Cards

  Year	Event
  1400	Playing cards are introduced to Europe from the Islamic societies, leading to new gambling games.

🎉 Renaissance to the 19th Century (1500 – 1900)

• 💰 The Establishment of State Lotteries

  Year	Event
  1569	The first state lottery in England raises money for public projects.

• 🎙️ The Popularity of Casinos

  Year	Event
  1638	The first official casino opens in Venice, Italy, setting a precedent for future establishments.

🌐 Modern Era (1900 – Present)

• 📱 The Digital Revolution

  Year	Event
  1994	The first online gambling site launches, changing the landscape of gaming gambling.

• ⚖️ Regulation and Legislation

  Year	Event
  2006	The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the United States, impacting online gambling operations.

• 🎲 Rise of Esports Betting

  Year	Event
  2010s	Esports betting becomes increasingly popular, representing a new frontier in gaming gambling.