5 World Changing Events That Changed Gambling Forever
So you love gambling and playing our online casino games, but do you know the origins of these games?
Are you aware of how they all started or where they originated? Thought not!
Well, in truth – the background to the games makes good reading and so we’re introducing a regular section on how and where games started and how they developed over time to become the games that you know and love today. Here’s an overview to get you started:
2000BC – Egyptians played a game using knucklebones as dice with four sides
1500BC – Chinese players enjoyed an early roulette style game using a spinning disc
210 AD – England’s first ever recorded horse race was run
1895 – the first ever slot machine was built by American Charles Fey
1960 – UK betting shops were legalised
So, were there a few surprises in there? Look out for our history of gambling posts to learn more info about specific games.
