Festivals have long been linked to gambling, but people often set clear end...

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Festivals have long been linked to gambling, but people often set clear end dates to keep risk in check. For example, Saturnalia in ancient Rome had a set duration, while Diwali’s teen patti games traditionally wrapped up by festival’s end