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Where was the first casino in the world built and what year?

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There seems to be some agreement the first legal casino was built in Baden in 1765.

"It is believed that the first legal casino opened in Baden, Switzerland, in 1765"

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"The first legal casino in the world opened in Baden, Germany in 1765."

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"The first legal European casino opened in Baden, Austria in 1765, meaning legal gambling in Europe was hundreds of years ahead of the States."

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It has also been noted the first legalized "gambling house" was somewhat earlier.

"The first legalized gambling house was launched in 1626. Venetian high society met in so-called little houses to indulge in everything from business dealings and politics to gambling and more carnival pleasures."

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Gambling, of course, is much older. I think it is safe to assume there have been establishments that included gambling since well before the birth of Christ.
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The Flamingo, built approx mid fifty's by Bugsy Siegel.(Las Vegas Nevada)
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