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The precise origin of gambling is unknown. The Chinese recorded the first official account of the practice in 2300 BC,but is generally believed that activity of gambling, in some way or another, has been seen in almost every society history. From the ancient Greeks and Romans to Napoleon's France and Elizabeth England,much of history is filled with stories of entertainment based on the games of chance.The first known European casinos was the Ridotto,established in Venice Italy 1638 to provide controlled gambling during the carnival season. It was closed in the 1770 as the city government perceived impoverish the local gentry.

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