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

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Festivals have long been a time for gambling, but tradition often sets a clear end date to keep things in check. Take Saturnalia in ancient Rome or the Lunar New Year mahjong games—both came with natural stopping points marked by the calendar