Festivals have long mixed celebration with a bit of risk through gambling...

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Festivals have long mixed celebration with a bit of risk through gambling traditions like Saturnalia’s dice games or Diwali’s teen patti. Ancient calendars helped set clear end dates to keep the fun controlled