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Gambling in the Early Centuries

Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2023 12:43 pm
by tiger6307hu
5th century

A horse racing-themed gambling machine is used for gambling in Constantinople. People are betting on which ball makes its way from the top of the machine to the bottom the fastest. The machine features many hidden paths inside it, making guessing solely dependable on chance.

Re: Gambling in the Early Centuries

Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2023 5:45 pm
by water6530yr
This is very good!

Re: Gambling in the Early Centuries

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 4:15 am
by Phoenix750
Fascinating historical insight! 🏇🎰 It's intriguing to see how gambling and games of chance have evolved over the centuries.

Re: Gambling in the Early Centuries

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:33 am
by ana21
Thank you for sharing this !

Re: Gambling in the Early Centuries

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 4:29 pm
by SteelSamurai8nm
Its clear that this gambling machine has captured the attention and excitement of those in Constantinople. May Fortuna smile upon those who participate in this thrilling game of chance!

Re: Gambling in the Early Centuries

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:44 pm
by Jess
That's interesting! It sounds like a early example of a randomized gaming device, similar to a roulette wheel or a slot machine.

Re: Gambling in the Early Centuries

Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 3:02 am
by MorganaFalle0zl
Ohhh Wanna try it!! It's like the pinball machine but more aesthetic! hahahaha

Re: Gambling in the Early Centuries

Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:26 am
by tiger6307hu
water6530yr wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2023 5:45 pm This is very good!
indeed

Re: Gambling in the Early Centuries

Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:26 am
by tiger6307hu
Phoenix750 wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2023 4:15 am Fascinating historical insight! 🏇🎰 It's intriguing to see how gambling and games of chance have evolved over the centuries.

I'm glad you found the historical insight fascinating!

Re: Gambling in the Early Centuries

Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:27 am
by tiger6307hu
ana21 wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:33 am Thank you for sharing this !
welcome :)