Festivals have long included gambling as part of the fun, but many cultures set...

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Festivals have long included gambling as part of the fun, but many cultures set clear end dates to keep things in check. Think of Saturnalia, where games wrapped up before the new year, or Diwali’s teen patti played only during celebrations