🚀 Early Beginnings (17th – 19th Century)
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🎲 Invention of Roulette (17th Century)
Year Event 1655 The game of *Roulette* is believed to have been invented in France by Blaise Pascal while he was trying to create a perpetual motion machine. -
🏰 Introduction to Gambling Houses (18th Century)
Year Event 1796 The first official casino was opened in Venice, popularizing roulette among the upper class.
🌍 Global Expansion (20th Century)
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🎰 Las Vegas and Roulette (1940s)
Year Event 1941 Formal legalization of gambling in Nevada led to the establishment of iconic casinos featuring roulette. -
🕹️ The Golden Age of Gambling (1970s)
Year Event 1978 The introduction of *American Roulette* with a double-zero pocket increased the game’s popularity.
💻 Rise of Online Gambling (21st Century)
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🌐 Launch of Online Casinos (1994)
Year Event 1994 The first online casino, *InterCasino*, launched, allowing players to experience roulette from home. -
📲 Mobile Roulette Revolution (2010s)
Year Event 2012 The rise of mobile gaming led to the launch of numerous mobile roulette apps, making the game even more accessible.
🔍 Current Trends (2020 and Beyond)
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💥 Live Dealer Games (2020)
Year Event 2020 Live dealer roulette became popular, providing a more immersive experience for online players. -
🌀 Virtual Reality Roulette (2023)
Year Event 2023 Innovations in VR technology led to the introduction of virtual reality roulette systems.