Surprising Gambling Facts
I’m always surprised by how long some of these games have been around! Recently I was reading this article that showed how gambling in India dates back not just decades but centuries. It highlights games that are still alive today, like Chopad — which reminded me of a cross between ludo and chess with more cultural flavor. There are also tribal games that involve rolling handmade dice and are linked to harvest celebrations or coming-of-age rituals. What’s really surprising is how localized these traditions are — often only a few villages play certain variations. But they’ve survived, often without ever being written down. It’s a nice reminder that not everything meaningful is global or digital. This article really put those stories into perspective. Check out https://www.5dariyanews.com/news/456812-Indias-Homegrown-Gambling-Games-That-Survived-Centuries — it’s full of unexpected facts like these.
That’s awesome, thank you! I didn’t realize how much depth there could be in these kinds of games. I’m going to read the article — sounds like exactly what I need to expand my understanding of gambling beyond the usual narrative.