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If you're looking to expand your knowledge on casinos, you've come to the right place.
Casinos are fascinating places which have been a part of human culture for centuries. They're usually associated with the thrill of chance, the vibrant sound of games and over the years have become ideal spots for nights out, but beyond the buzz and excitement, casinos are filled with history, intriguing statistics and fun little facts which many people might not know.
Whether you're a curious newbie, an experienced gambler or you just want to impress your mates with some entertaining facts, exploring the realm of casinos can be extremely interesting.
From the origins of popular games, to casinos which are featured in some of your favourite films and insights about Genting Casinos which you may find surprising; check out some cool, quirky facts and find out more about the industry which captivates millions across the globe below...
For 35 years the Nevada State Prison had a casino inside. Inmates could play casino games like poker, craps, and blackjack and even bet on sports on the prison grounds until a warden shut the casino down in 1967.
Charles Fey invented the first slot machine in 1895 and it wasn't even played in a casino. Fey's "Liberty Bell" machine was actually at his auto shop in San Francisco for customers to play while they waited for their cars to be fixed. It became so popular that casinos started buying them to give gamblers something to do when the table games were fully occupied.
Over £1 billion is gambled on British racing every year.
The smallest casino on record is the Grosvenor Casino London Taxi Cab. Hop in the back of a cab and play your favourite table games whilst you take a trip. With a table, dealer, bar, online gaming facilities plus sports playing on the screen it was a four-wheeled paradise.
The first game involving cards ever recorded was on 17th July 1294 when the Ming Department of Punishments caught two gamblers, Yan Sengzhu and Zheng Pig-Dog, playing with paper cards.
