An old form of recreation, gambling evidences are proven in ancient writings. Moreover, playing items are also seen present within tombs. During those times, our ancestors look at this activity as a divine one. Marked sticks and some other items were used that were highly comparable to the dice of the present times.

All over history, evidence of gambling can be seen. These generally prove that gambling is being practiced by our ancestors. Below are some of the evidences in the past that proved the gambling activities of the past era.

Gambling Evidences in History

Below are the times and evidences that showed the practice of gambling during the ancient times.

BC Era

During 2300BC, many believed that gambling already existed as they discovered some tiles that were used in the game.

0 to 1400 AD Era

Although the cards use now in gambling did not look closely as what had appeared in the 9th Century, card games were believed to be already in existence as early as that time in China.

1600th

Blackjack was originated from Ventiuna.

1700th

Roulette began to rise in the betting halls of Paris, France.

1800th

Poker didn’t had a clear focal point of origin during this era. And its popularity did not have a rapid growth. Moreover, slots were also became prominent in this era especially in many bars.

1900th up to present

There is an enormous growth of gambling during these times and it is also a breakthrough year for online casino.