Festivals have long been times for gambling, but setting clear end dates helped...

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Festivals have long been times for gambling, but setting clear end dates helped keep risks in check. Think Saturnalia’s week of games or Diwali’s teen patti rounds. Lunar New Year mahjong and Spain’s Christmas draw also mark limits through tradition