🍀 1920s: The Birth of American Casinos
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Event Date First Legal Casino Opens 1920 Atlantic City establishes its first boardwalk casino. N/A
🏖️ 1930s: Expansion and Regulation
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Event Date Gambling becomes legal in Nevada 1931 Las Vegas begins to emerge as a gambling destination. N/A
🎰 1940s: The Hiatus and Revival
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Event Date World War II Temporarily Shuts Down Casinos 1941-1945 Casinos reopen after the war, leading to a new boom. N/A
🌆 1960s: The Las Vegas Strip Emerges
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Event Date Opening of Iconic Casinos 1966 The Sands and other famous properties dominate. N/A
🏙️ 1970s: The Boom of Gaming
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Event Date Casino Gaming Act in New Jersey 1976 Atlantic City re-establishes itself as a rival to Las Vegas. N/A
💰 1990s: Expansion Beyond Nevada
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Event Date Legalization of Native American Gaming 1998 Tribes begin to open casinos across the country. N/A
🚀 2000s: Technological Advancement and Online Gaming
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Event Date Rise of Online Casinos 2000 Internet gambling gains in popularity, leading to regulatory concerns. N/A
🏆 2020s: The Future of Casinos in the US
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Event Date Legalization of Sports Betting 2018 Several states embrace sports betting, reshaping the gaming landscape. N/A
