Gambling has existed since ancient times, even before writing human history. For example, the ancient Egyptians play around 3,000 BC dice.
In ancient Rome, gambling becomes very popular and is considered a legitimate form of entertainment. In fact, some Roman empires earn income from gambling.
During the American colonialization, gambling became very popular among settlers. Although considered illegal at that time, gamblers continued to play in clandestine places known as gambling houses.
In 1931, the state Nevada legalized gambling, allowing casinos to be opened in Las Vegas. This opens the way for the transformation of Las Vegas into a famous entertainment and gambling city throughout the world.
One of the most popular card games in the world, poker, is believed to come from an ancient Persian card game called US Nas.
In China, Mahjong's classic game has been played for centuries and is still one of the most popular gambling games in the country.
Lottery is the most common form of gambling throughout the world. In fact, the lottery has existed for thousands of years and is used to fund public projects such as the construction of a large Chinese wall.
In England 18 century, betting on chicken battles is very popular. People will choose chickens to fight and place bets on which chickens will win.
In the 19th century, the first slot engine was made in San Francisco. This machine was originally designed to provide candy and other victories, but then developed into a slot machine that we know today.
Today, the gambling industry is a multibillion dollar industry that continues to grow and change along with technological advances.
