Festivals have long been a time for gambling, but tradition often set clear...

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Festivals have long been a time for gambling, but tradition often set clear limits to keep things fun and fair. From Saturnalia’s playful bets to Diwali’s teen patti games and Lunar New Year mahjong gatherings, calendars marked when games should end