Festivals have long been times for friendly gambling, from Saturnalia’s chance...

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Festivals have long been times for friendly gambling, from Saturnalia’s chance games to Diwali’s teen patti and Lunar New Year mahjong. These traditions often used calendars to mark an official end, keeping risk in check