CASINO FROM AGES TO PRESENT
The history of gambling and casinos dates back thousands of years. In fact, gambling has been a popular pastime in many ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, and Chinese. In those times, people played dice games, card games, and other games of chance as a form of entertainment, as well as to win money. However, the concept of a dedicated establishment where people could gamble didn't come into existence until much later. The first casino as we know it today was established in Venice, Italy in 1638. Known as the Ridotto, this casino was established to provide a controlled and regulated environment for gambling, which was previously illegal in the city. The Ridotto was a government-owned establishment that offered a variety of games, including biribi, a lottery-like game, and basetta, a precursor to modern-day blackjack. However, the Ridotto was only open during the carnival season, and it was closed down in 1774 by the ruling government due to concerns