The goddess’ was the patron of fate, fortune, chance, and therefore patroness of gamblers and gambling games. Romans were superstitious, and before placing a wager, some of them prayed to the god of gambling – the mighty goddess Fortuna. People of all ranks and status wagered on the outcomes of the fights and the other entertainments during the games. Undoubtedly, the most popular wagering event was the gladiator fights organised by nobles and emperors. That is why gambling in Ancient Rome was widely spread and had many forms. Gambling in Ancient Romeįor a long time, Rome ruled over a vast portion of Europe and added parts of Africa and the Middle East to its territories. Now, we will tell you about the ancient gambling practices of other countries in Europe. That is why we left the subject for another article. The history of gambling in the UK is extend, and the Brits used to place stakes on almost everything and every competition. You may wonder why you can’t see the United Kingdom. Poker, Blackjack, Baccarat, Fantan, Gin Rummy, Red Dog ![]() Barbooth, Loar’s Dice, Craps, Drop Dead, Sic Bo
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