The fact is that the history of gambling extends back to ancient times to the extent that it’s almost part of our DNA. Here we take a closer look at the fascinating evolution of gambling history from its origins centuries ago to the multi-billion dollar industry it is today.

From its ancient origins in small-scale gaming sites in local communities, gambling in the 21st century has become a global industry and an increasingly standardized pastime across the world. The growth started in the early the 20th century, and accelerated in the past few decades. The history of gambling is a history of regulation.

Gambling is present in all cultures. The history of gambling is a fundamental part of human history. There seems to be a universal human instinct to gamble. Advances in technology have changed the way we gamble, but gambling has also played a big part in our understanding of how the world works.

Gambling in China has a long history. By 1,000 BC, there is evidence of gambling houses where people could take part in lotteries, play early forms of domino-like games, and place bets on animal fights. Somewhat miraculously, a number of betting slips have also managed to survive from this period, which are known as “Keno slips.”