Festival gambling has long been part of celebrations, from Saturnalia dice...

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Festival gambling has long been part of celebrations, from Saturnalia dice games to Diwali’s teen patti and Lunar New Year mahjong. These traditions often used calendars to mark a clear end to the risk, helping keep the fun from turning into trouble