Festivals have long been a time for games of chance, from Saturnalia’s dice...

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Festivals have long been a time for games of chance, from Saturnalia’s dice tossing in ancient Rome to Diwali’s teen patti card games. Calendars helped set clear end dates for gambling, keeping the fun from turning risky