Festival gambling has deep roots, often tied to the rhythms of the calendar to...

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Festival gambling has deep roots, often tied to the rhythms of the calendar to keep the fun from going too far. Think Saturnalia’s brief, raucous betting or Diwali’s teen patti games — both set to end with the celebration