Gambling History
Gambling History coverage from WagerPast. Story-driven publication exploring gambling history, legendary players, famous bets, and defining moments.
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The History of Playing Cards: From Asia to the Joker
How playing cards travelled from Asia to Europe in the 1370s, why cities banned them, and how French suits and the euchre Joker shaped…
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The History of Lotteries: From Bruges to New Hampshire
How lotteries grew from medieval Bruges to Elizabeth I, Jamestown, the Louisiana scandal and New Hampshire’s 1964 sweepstakes, with disputed dates noted.
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The History of Dice: From Ice Age Bone Lots to Craps
How dice began: from 12,000-year-old bone lots in Wyoming to Mesopotamian cubes, Roman dice laws and the hazard game that became craps in New…