Festivals have long been times for gambling, but cultures often set clear end...

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Festivals have long been times for gambling, but cultures often set clear end dates to keep risk in check. Take Saturnalia in ancient Rome or Diwali’s teen patti card games—each had a natural cutoff to prevent excess