7 Curiosities of casinos that you didn't know (and you should know)

Gambling and chance seems to have caught the attention of human beings since time immemorial , and that is why today we want to bring you a selection of casino curiosities: leisure spaces that exert great strength of attraction, especially for the interesting stories that revolve around it, where the protagonists are those people willing to bet all or nothing .

While it is true that each Once again the presence of online casinos that allow us to enjoy the adrenaline of the game comfortably from home is wider, it is worth knowing the curiosities of casinos that follow below.Surely they surprise you!

7 Curiosities of casinos that you didn't know (and you should know)

1.The origin of the word casino

The first of our casino curiosities is that comes from the Italian diminutive used to designate a house in the countryside. In ancient times you are Houses were like recreation centers for the nobility , so the name was maintained when the concept of this space of fun moved to the urban environment.

2.The birth of the first online casino

Although the General Directorate of the game in Antigua and Barbuda was formed in 1994, at which point the first portals with virtual transactions began to appear, the Appearance of the first online casino called as such dates back to 1996 .This year Microgaming developed a technology that shielded Internet transactions, thus creating the Intercasino, which would serve as a model thereafter.

3.Professionals prefer full tables

7 Curiosities of casinos that you didn't know (and you should know)

It may be curious that professional Casino players prefer to play their game at tables that are crowded with people.However, there are numerous reasons that lead them to take this decision: a greater number of people at the table implies a slower game and, consequently uencia, have a greater amount of time to assess each of the plays .It must also be taken into account that courtesy prizes (the best known of which is the open bar of drinks) are linked to the amount of time a player spends in a casino.

4.A cozy and stimulating environment

The casino design is designed to immerse the client in a cozy and sure, a completely different world from the one that can be lived from doors to the outside, from which you never want to leave.In consonance, the sounds of the machines have been designed to generate the feeling that the prizes are being distributed constantly: an ideal combination to never want to leave the place!

5.The casinos: creators of the sandwich

It is said that John Montagu, fourth Earl of Sandwich (England ), was an expert player who participated in real marathons, the Whi being its usual location You’re in London, there it became fashionable in 1765 the practice of eating a meat sandwich protected between slices of bread so as not to stain your hands or your letters and, above all, so as not to have to give up the game to eat.In this way, the food became popular with the name of Sandwich.

6.A difficult access to the exit

7 Curiosities of casinos that you didn't know (and you should know)

The structure of the casinos responds to the strategy of complicate the departure of customers: its labyrinthine appearance invites (almost obligatorily) to discover all the entertainment that you can find inside.Probably for that reason also the bathrooms are so far from the entrance.

7.Have you seen any clock in a casino? And a window?

The money can be recovered, but the time invested in a casino, no.For this reason, the responsible people usually eliminate any clue that reveals the time in their establishment , watches being the main ones affected.With the same objective, not attending to any distractions outside the game, all windows are eradicated.

We hope that you have found interesting to know these curiosities of casinos.As always, we encourage you to leave your impressions in the comments section.Have you had any experience in a casino that you would like to share with us? Do you know other casino curiosities that we have not mentioned? We hope to read you! 128578;

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