INDIAN GAMBLING HISTORY

   HISTORY OF GAMBLING IN INDIA

The idea of ​​betting and gambling is not new. In fact, its history goes back to the Mughal era or perhaps even earlier. In fact, it is mentioned in the epic Ramayana where some Indians say it dates back to 7300 BC. However, it was mentioned in 430 BC. Even in the Ramayana, the use of a game board has been mentioned. While some historians say they were a game of chess, others say it could have been dice. This ball game is seen in Aksa, while all other references mean devana.

 

So if you have ever seen a musician who says "I lost my shirt" then he is really Indian because the saying is from ancient times as he compared to trees stripped of their fruit when Hanuman shakes and beats the players, leaving ornaments on their clothes. peace of mind.

 

THE KING’S GAME

 

According to ancient texts, the period of Mahabharata and Ramayana revealed betting and gambling. From 2000 BC to 1500 BC, the idea of ​​rolling dice appeared. It was also during this time that kings learned the art of betting.

 With the desire to win, kings often put their precious possessions in danger, because this increases joy and attracts them more. Dice, in earlier times, were made from the nuts of the Vibhitaka tree. It's because it has a 5-part plan. Believe it or not, the ancient Indians loved the game and considered it a good way to exercise their brains and have a heart-to-heart conversation at the same time.

HOW IT REACHES TO THE NEXT GENERATION

After many decades, there was a time when betting became popular and accepted as one of the best entertainment. This was passed on to the younger generation.

 

Then sports involving animal performance such as horse racing took center stage. Surviving for centuries, betting is still something every Indian is interested in learning.

 

 

 

 IDEAL TIME FOR THE GAMBLING

 

 

Then came the time when the game became organized. It was around the 15th century when gambling houses were legalized that the king allowed a large portion of the profits to be made in these houses.

 

Interestingly, this was also the time when most of the casino games played in India today were created. Then in the 18th century, the Europeans came in and introduced cricket. This gave birth to sports betting. Indians like to bet thousands of their money on the team they think will win. 

 

 

  THE BRITISH TIME GAMBLING

 

 

In the 18th century, cricket became very popular in India. Indeed, betting is at its highest level. But in 1867, the British took over all gambling houses and banned them, except for a few. Rummy, horse racing and lotteries are considered illegal. However, the love and passion for the game did not die. Sports became something that affects workers and is played in small towns, on the streets, and in homes with high or low income.

THE CURRENT DAY GAMBLING

In the 18th century, cricket became very popular in India. Indeed, betting is at its highest level. But in 1867, the British took over all gambling houses and banned them, except for a few. Rummy, horse racing and lotteries are considered illegal. However, the love and passion for the game did not die. Sports became something that affects workers and is played in small towns, on the streets, and in homes with high or low income.

With the advent of smartphones and the internet, people have started doing things online to fulfill their desire to gamble or bet. Interestingly, 40% of Indian internet users have revealed that they have spent some part of their lives gambling, not just for fun and with the intention of making a lot of money.