Business Consulting & Partners Tomasz Strykowski

Early Beginnings (1930s – 1950s)

• Establishment of Casino Industry in Las Vegas 🎰

  Year	Event
  1931	Legalization of gambling in Nevada.
  1941	Opening of the El Rancho Vegas, the first resort-casino.

• Introduction of the Strip 🌟

  Year	Event
  1946	Opening of the Flamingo by Bugsy Siegel.
  1950	Introduction of hotel-casino establishments.

Expansion Era (1960s – 1970s)

• The Rise of Mega-Resorts 🏨

  Year	Event
  1966	Opening of the International Hotel, the largest hotel in the world at the time.
  1976	Construction of the original MGM Grand.

Digital Transition (1990s)

• Advent of Online Casinos 💻

  Year	Event
  1994	First online casino launched in Antigua.
  1996	Las Vegas casinos begin to explore the online gaming market.

Regulatory Changes and Growth (2000s)

• Legal Developments 📜

  Year	Event
  2006	Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act is enacted.
  2013	Nevada becomes the first state to legalize online poker.

Modern Era (2010s – Present)

• Integration of Technology 🌐

  Year	Event
  2017	Las Vegas casinos enhance online platforms with live dealer games.
  2020	The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic accelerates digital gaming.

Conclusion

Las Vegas has continuously evolved from a frontier town to a global gaming hub. The introduction of online casinos marks a significant shift in the way people engage with gambling. As technology advances, the future of Las Vegas online casinos looks promising, with potential for further innovation and growth.