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This is exactly the lens I prefer — not “slots and casinos,” but how gambling was part of social life and even spiritual expression. I found a great article recently that looks at this in the context of Indian traditions. It talks about tribal dice games and strategy-based games like Chopad that were once played in royal courts or rural fields. What stood out was how these games were often tied to the natural cycle—seasons, harvests, festivals—and used to bring people together. Sometimes they even served as tools for teaching kids or making predictions. The idea of gambling being about connection rather than just risk is really powerful. The article does a good job of balancing history with real-life examples still visible in parts of India. I’d definitely recommend India’s Homegrown Gambling Games That Survived Centuries https://www.5dariyanews.com/news/456812-Indias-Homegrown-Gambling-Games-That-Survived-Centuries if you’re looking for depth and cultural insight.