Festivals have long been times for gambling, from Saturnalia dice games to...

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Festivals have long been times for gambling, from Saturnalia dice games to Diwali teen patti and Lunar New Year mahjong. Calendars helped set clear end dates, keeping the fun from turning risky or endless