Festivals have long been a time for games of chance, from Saturnalia’s dice...

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Festivals have long been a time for games of chance, from Saturnalia’s dice throws to Diwali’s teen patti and Lunar New Year mahjong. Calendars helped set clear end dates, keeping fun from turning into trouble