Gambling during festivals has long been a way to celebrate and bring people...

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Gambling during festivals has long been a way to celebrate and bring people together, whether it’s Saturnalia’s dice games, Diwali’s teen patti, or mahjong at Lunar New Year. Historically, calendars helped set clear end dates to keep risk in check