Gambling activities
The history of the emergence of gambling in different countries of the world
The history of gambling began in ancient times. Of course, in the annals you will not find unambiguous mentions of this kind of fun, but there has long been a version that such entertainment has existed for more than a thousand years. But how long have gambling been around? Let's find out.
It is very difficult to make a clear chronology without documents. However, archaeological finds suggest that dice is one of the oldest gambling games. Why them? It is believed that earlier they had a sacred meaning and were used in magical rites. After a while, they became an attribute of gaming leisure.
Bone cubes as the first entertainment of the old players
Symbols indicating bones as game entertainment are found in the form of images in Egyptian tombs, on the walls of temples in ancient Tibet, etc. It is very important to note that even in the myths of ancient Greece it is told how the gods Zeus and Aphrodite determined the fate of the heroes by throwing bones.
Indian epics that appeared in the centuries BC. Keep references to dice – precisely as an entertaining game, and not just as an object for throwing lots. Undoubtedly, there are a lot of such examples, since information about gambling can be found in various legends of many world cultures.
First gambling houses in Europe
Civilizations expanded, large cities appeared, and over time gambling developed. Of course, it all started on noisy marketplaces and inns, where people quickly became addicted to entertainment. The smartest immediately realized that such fun would help to earn good money, because there will always be those who are willing to pay to test their luck.
According to historians, the most significant period for the gambling industry was 557 BC. It was at this moment that the Circus Maximus was built in Ancient Rome – an entertainment center for residents. There was always a full house, because the audience was waiting for amusements and shows.
Italy is the birthplace of everyone's favorite casino. It is the Italian word "casino" that translates as "house" or the current expression "gambling club". The first legal gambling establishments appeared in Venice in 1626. Thus, the authorities became involved in the spread of gambling, and over time levied taxes on all casinos operating at that time.
History of gambling in France and Monaco
The very first gambling house, similar to modern gambling clubs, appeared in Paris in 1756 thanks to the French minister Mazarin. It was created to replenish the empty treasury of the reign of Louis XIV. By the time of the opening of the gambling house, the range of entertainment had significantly expanded due to various types of card games and roulette. Anyway, this time became famous for giving the gambling sphere an unusual image and splendor. At that time, the game was perceived as a status in society and as a fashionable hobby.
In Monaco, the first casino was opened in 1963 with the aim of improving the financial situation of the principality. The gambling company was given the name "Monte Carlo", became famous all over the world and is successfully operating today.
Gambling in Asia, America and Russia
The XVIII-XIX centuries for the gambling industry were remembered for the fact that the gambling business began to appear on other continents. In Asia, the main role was played by the cities of Macau and Saigon, which have become famous for innovations in the form of private rooms for large-scale operations. Roulette and the Wheel of Fortune have become very popular in Russia. In America, the history of gambling has focused mainly on the territory of the Wild West.
Of course, the gambling industry has undergone many significant changes since then. Today, even trendy and sought-after clubs give priority to online casinos that have arisen as a result of technological development. Thus, games have grown from ordinary cubes to huge virtual portals, which provide players with endless opportunities for entertainment and real big winnings.
In a new Investigation from Alexei Navalny it is said that there is a room with a casino in the palace of Russian President Putin. Which is not surprising at all, because presidents also love to have fun 😉
