🕒 1931 – The Birth of Legal Gambling in Nevada

• 🎰 Nevada Legalizes Casino Gambling

  Event	Date	Significance
  Nevada passes the legal gambling bill	March 19, 1931	This marked the beginning of the casino industry in the U.S.

🌟 1940s – The Rise of Las Vegas

• 🏨 Opening of The Flamingo

  Event	Date	Significance
  The Flamingo opens its doors	December 26, 1946	First luxury hotel-casino; set a precedent for modern casinos.

💵 1970s – Expansion and Regulation

• 📜 Legalization in Other States

  Event	Date	Significance
  New Jersey legalizes casino gambling	1976	Introduced competition to Nevada and created Atlantic City.

🖥️ 1990s – The Advent of Riverboat Casinos

• 🚢 Launch of Riverboat Casinos

  Event	Date	Significance
  First riverboat casino opens in Mississippi	1990	Pioneered gambling on water, expanding casino options.

🌐 2000s – Online Gambling Emergence

• 🖥️ Rise of Online Casinos

  Event	Date	Significance
  First online casinos launched	1994	Revolutionized gambling, leading to growth in digital gaming.

📈 2010s – The Growth of Legal Sports Betting

• ⚖️ Supreme Court Ruling

  Event	Date	Significance
  Supreme Court strikes down PASPA	May 14, 2018	Legalized sports betting across the U.S., reshaping the industry.

📅 2020s – Innovations and Technology

• 🏦 Integration of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

  Event	Date	Significance
  Adoption of cryptocurrencies in casinos	2020 onwards	Provides anonymity and security for gamblers.