The folks at Gaming Club put together this infographic timeline of some of the most popular casino games. The infographic takes a look at some of the historical milestones for such games as roulette, blackjack, slot machines, baccarat and craps. There are quite a few interesting facts such as:
- Nevada legalized Blackjack in 1939, right before Las Vegas opened
- The earliest slot machines gave out fruit flavored gum
- The name Craps was derived from the French word, “toad” due to the players stance
Infographic Source: Gaming Club
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