Currently the most talked about word in Bangladesh is 'casino'. Although many people are more or less familiar with this word, it goes without saying that no one had much idea about the existence of casinos in the country. So when the news of one casino after another is being published in Dhaka, the level of interest in casinos is increasing among us.
What does casino actually mean?
The word casino originates from Latin and Italian words. The Latin word 'casa' means 'cottage', which is a Bengali synonym for cottage or hut. However, in our country, cottage means a garden house for a holiday. Italian also has the Latin word 'casa' which means 'house'.
The word 'casino' originated from the word 'casa' in the middle of the eighteenth century. However, the meaning of the word casino has changed over time. In the past, the word casino meant a hall or theater where dances and songs were performed. But in the second half of the nineteenth century, the meaning of the word casino changed. Since then, the term refers to a different type of gambling den. Since then the number of casinos around the world has increased over time. At present, casinos are a place where hundreds of crores of rupees are spent every night. Someone goes overnight in the greed of becoming rich. And someone goes to buy merriment with huge money.
History of gambling
Gambling has a history of thousands of years. History testifies that in almost every age of history there has been a gambling relationship with man. And that continuity is still present. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post. However, historians agree that gambling originated in China.
In China, a type of tile has been found dating back to 2500 BC, which is believed to have been used for gambling. In addition, around 200 BC, a type of gambling called 'White Pigeon Ticket' was introduced in China. However, gamblers had to get permission from the provincial head for this game. And the provincial head had to pay a portion of the dividend. This money was spent on state work. In addition, those who won gambling spent money on social development. For example, Harvard and Yale universities initially built lots of infrastructure with lottery money.
However, the history of gambling is not limited to China's name. A gambling dice was discovered in ancient Egypt in 1500 BC. Greek and Roman literature also mentions gambling. In ancient times, people used to bet on different types of animals. It was customary to raise animals specifically for animal fighting. Cattle were sold at very high prices in the market. Later gambling was organized through these animals
History of the casino
Gambling has been popular since ancient times. And over time, the more people gather, the more gambling becomes more prevalent. But previously there was no place recognized for gambling where professional gamblers could play together. The city of Venice in Italy fills that gap. In 1638, the city authorities opened the world's first casino, called the Casino de Venezia. However, this casino was only opened during the festival. And professional gamblers could gamble there legally without any deception. Over time, casinos spread to many cities around the world. However, Casino de Venezia is still announcing its presence in Venice.
Casinos continued to grow in mainland Europe in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. From then on, gambling was arranged for the elite in the palace-like building. This led to the construction of lavish casinos in Wiesbaden and Baden-Baden, Germany, and Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Then there was the casino revolution in Las Vegas, USA. As a result, Las Vegas and casinos have become synonymous.
There are casinos in almost every country in Europe. But all the casinos there have to go through a rule. Every casino in London is regularly monitored. Casinos are also legal in France. Today, almost all of Europe's famous casinos are located in Monaco. Casinos are one of the main sources of income in Monaco. France, Portugal and Greece are also famous for casinos.
In the 21st century, every casino has a gambling party, the casino owner or the house. Bet against a gambler's house. But the House always makes sure that they can pay the gambler to win the bet. However, most of the houses invest huge amount of money. So there is always a lot more money than gamblers. Apart from gambling, there are many other ways to earn money in casinos.
History of Casinos in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, once dazzled by the current flash of light, was once a vast meadow. And because of the grassland, the Mexicans named this region 'Las Vegas'. The two Spanish words mean 'grassland'. Even in the eighteenth century, Mexicans traded in Los Angeles through Las Vegas. After a long journey they would rest in Las Vegas. Although there was still no gambling infrastructure.
In 1905, work began on the railroad through Los Angeles to the vicinity of Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. A large number of workers arrived in and around Las Vegas for this work. At the end of the day, the workers needed to rejoice to get rid of the fatigue. Gambling, alcohol, and prostitution flourished in Las Vegas. But the local government tried to stop all these activities by declaring them illegal. Gambling was banned in Las Vegas from 1910 to 1931. But before the ban was announced, gambling tables were spread from the basements of city buildings to the kitchens of restaurants. As a result, the local government in Las Vegas was forced to legalize gambling.
The first casino in Las Vegas was the Golden Gate. Then in 1941 a modern resort called 'El Rancho Vegas' was launched. The resort offers casinos as well as dance music. As a result, its popularity grew rapidly. The same year another new casino called 'Las Vegas Strip' was launched. The casino had two blackjack tables, a craps table and a 70-slot roulette machine.
The casino business in Las Vegas began in earnest after World War II. It was during this time that the biggest gangsters in the United States began to look at Las Vegas. One of them was Bagji Seagal. In 1946, he launched a state-of-the-art resort called The Flamingo. Many more gangsters invested in his resort. But in 1947, Seagal was killed. But following the path he showed, other gangsters got into the casino business in Las Vegas. And once control of Las Vegas passed into the hands of these gangsters.
After the fifties, gangsters as well as many businessmen started investing money in casinos. As a result, both the size and type of casinos have changed since then. There are currently numerous casinos in Las Vegas. Of these, MGM Grand, Bellagio and Treasure Island are particularly notable. Casinos currently account for 40 percent of Nevada's total taxes. There are about 3000 casinos, big and small. Where more than 6 billion is wagered every year.
Where is the origin of casino games?
There are different types of gambling in the casino. Blackjack is one of them. The game is popular in almost all casinos around the world. However, this game is most prevalent in American casinos. But not much is known about the origin of this game. However, many believe that Blackjack originated in France. Vignt-et-Un was a form of gambling in France in the 1800's. That is the origin of blackjack.

Again, according to many researchers, blackjack came from Spain. The Spaniards had a game of cards called One and Thirty. Many people say that blackjack came from this game of three cards. Popular gambling in the Roman Empire, on the other hand, was a form of gambling with gladiators betting and wooden blocks with numbers. At first gamblers were given three wooden blocks. But they could not see them. They then had to bet on whether the combination of wooden block numbers was the highest for him. There are still many gambling practices in casinos from these ancient games. However, there is no strong information about the origin of the games.
However, different casinos are played in casinos across the country. Apart from the roulette wheel, the casinos in Asia also include Sik-Bo, Fun-Tan and Pi-Go. Bowl is popular in France, Bunka in Portugal and Kaluki in Britain. Currently the use of technology has increased in most casinos. As a result, various cards are being dropped from the casino.
Spin of Luck
One of the most popular gambling tools in casinos is the roulette wheel. Most gambling is done through this wheel. But its discovery came from a failed attempt by the French scientist Pascal. Pascal wanted to invent a device that could rotate permanently without the use of force. His thinking was on the one hand against the doctrines of physics and at the same time impossible. In 1665, Pascal became mentally ill. As a result, he could not make that device. But it was from this thought that the later roulette wheel was made.

In 1842, zero was added to the roulette wheel by order of King Charles III of Monaco. And new more numbers are added. This greatly increases the chances of gamblers winning the house. Gamblers become addicted and start spending more money. Monaco was going through an economically difficult time at that time. But Charles's new decision changed Monaco's fortunes. The wealth of King Charles III quickly flourished.
One gambler after another becomes destitute in the intoxication of winning the house. But there are also success stories. But that number is insignificant. However, those who go to casinos with the hope of becoming rich can achieve nothing but poverty. And those who go for fun also return home at the end of the day in despair. Because gambling can never make people rich. And happiness is not achieved by spending a lot of money.
The future of casinos
Advances in technology have made people more and more homeless day by day. At the same time it has made people much more lazy. It has also affected gambling and casinos. Many gamblers are no longer willing to go to the casino. They have started gambling online with phone or laptop sitting at home. There are many types of online gambling. In addition, many have turned to online betting sites for the opportunity to play at any moment.
The future of the casino in the days ahead is not very favorable. That being said, cryptocurrency or bitcoin will control future gambling. The blockchain system has created opportunities for gambling from anywhere in the world. The front will be more elaborate. The big advantage of blockchain is that it is possible to hide one's identity here. However, the more facilities that real casinos have, the more opportunities that can never be found online. So even if the number of casinos decreases in the future, it will be completely gone. Current casino owners can create their own betting sites even if they want to.
However, although casinos or gambling are legal in Europe and America, the disadvantages outweigh the benefits of casinos. Every casino is depriving people. As a result, the number of criminals is increasing. At the same time, a large portion of those who make money in casinos are trafficked. At the same time, casinos are the birthplace of drugs and prostitution and crime. So both casinos and gambling need to end. But what did not stop before, will not happen in the future. Because of man's irresistible attraction to forbidden things. At the same time there is greed for money.
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