History of Casino in Timeline

A casino is an establishment primarily dedicated to gambling activities. They are frequently integrated with various leisure facilities like hotels, resorts, restaurants, and retail outlets to attract tourists. Beyond gambling, casinos may offer live entertainment options such as comedy shows, concerts, and sporting events, enhancing the overall visitor experience.

1917: Casinò di Campione Founded

In 1917, the Casinò di Campione was founded in Campione d'Italia as a site to gather information from foreign diplomats during the First World War.

1931: Gambling Legalized in Nevada

In 1931, gambling was legalized throughout the state of Nevada, leading to the establishment of the first legalized casinos in the United States.

1933: Old Casino Built

The old Casino di Campione which was built in 1933, has since been demolished.

1935: The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo Film

In 1935, the Monte Carlo Casino is mentioned in the film "The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo".

1962: Dr. No Film

In 1962, the character James Bond introduces himself to the world at Les Ambassadeurs Club in Mayfair, London with the line "Bond, James Bond" in the movie "Dr. No".

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July 1964: Dragonara Palace Opened as Casino

On July 15, 1964, the Dragonara Palace in Malta opened as a casino.

1976: Gambling Allowed in Atlantic City

In 1976, New Jersey legalized gambling in Atlantic City, which subsequently became the second-largest gambling city in the United States.

1983: Never Say Never Again Film

In 1983, the Monte Carlo Casino was featured prominently in the James Bond film "Never Say Never Again".

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1989: The Mirage Installs Cameras

In 1989, The Mirage became the first casino to use cameras full-time on all table games.

1995: GoldenEye Film

In 1995, the Monte Carlo Casino was featured prominently in the James Bond film "GoldenEye".

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1999: Macau Administrative Region

In 1999, Macau became a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China and continued to be a popular destination for visitors who wish to gamble.

2004: US Department of Justice Report on Gambling

In 2004, a report by the US Department of Justice found that the percentage of problem or pathological gamblers among arrestees in Las Vegas and Des Moines was three to five times higher than in the general population.

2005: Busting Vegas Book

In 2005, the Monte Carlo Casino is featured in Ben Mezrich's book "Busting Vegas", where a group of students beat the casino out of nearly $1 million.

2007: Casinò di Campione Moved to New Premises

In 2007, the Casinò di Campione moved into new premises of more than 55,000 square metres, making it the largest casino in Europe.

2011: Casino Operator Revenue

According to Bloomberg, in 2011, the accumulated revenue of the biggest casino operator companies worldwide amounted to almost US$55 billion. SJM Holdings Ltd. led with $9.7 bn, followed by Las Vegas Sands Corp. at $7.4 bn, and Caesars Entertainment with US$6.2 bn.

2011: Slot Machines Questioned

In 2011, investigative reports began questioning whether modern-day slot machines are addictive.

September 30, 2015: Survey on Vietnamese Access to Casinos

On September 30, 2015, a survey by the Vietnamese Institute for Sustainable Regional Development found that 71% of respondents believed allowing Vietnamese individuals access to casinos would increase the number of players.

2022: Vietnam Operating Casinos

As of 2022, Vietnam has 9 operating casinos, including: Đồ Sơn casino (Hải Phòng), Lợi Lai casino, Hoàng Gia casino (Quảng Ninh), Hồng Vận casino (Quảng Ninh), Lào Cai casino (Lào Cai), Silver Shores casino (Đà Nẵng), Hồ Tràm casino (Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu), Nam Hội An casino (Quảng Nam), Phú Quốc casino in Kien Giang.