Gambling has long been part of festival fun, with traditions like Saturnalia’s...

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Gambling has long been part of festival fun, with traditions like Saturnalia’s seasonal bets, Diwali’s teen patti games, and Lunar New Year mahjong adding excitement to celebrations. Calendars helped set clear end dates to keep the risk in check