Gambling Collection (page 4)

Horses and jockeys racing at Ascot Heath in front of fashionable crowds. Thoroughbred race at the Ascot racecourse
5912951 Horses and jockeys racing at Ascot Heath in front of fashionable crowds. Thoroughbred race at the Ascot racecourse, Berkshire, circa 1830

View of the Regency gents betting on the St. Leger horse race at Doncaster race track, 1825
FLO4619236 View of the Regency gents betting on the St. Leger horse race at Doncaster race track, 1825. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank from The English Spy, London

Drawing a State Lottery in Guildhall, London 1739. From English and Scottish History, published 1882
2915286 Drawing a State Lottery in Guildhall, London 1739. From English and Scottish History, published 1882.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Double page: I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Lunettier (+ text). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des
DUV4211472 Double page: I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Lunettier (+ text). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"

Woman with gambling hangover meeting her husband at breakfast. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4679183 Woman with gambling hangover meeting her husband at breakfast. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and etched by John Augustus Atkinson from Illustrations of the Miseries of Human Life

English racing horse or courser 1, and scene at an English horse race track 2
FLO4575083 English racing horse or courser 1, and scene at an English horse race track 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Friedrich Kaiser from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur

Dice Maker's Workshop. By Jost Amman, 16th century (woodcut)
529950 Dice Maker's Workshop. By Jost Amman, 16th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG

Fancy dress outfits: Monte Carlo (colour litho)
8636860 Fancy dress outfits: Monte Carlo (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monte Carlo)

A fool and his money are soon parted (colour litho)
8635659 A fool and his money are soon parted (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fool and his money are soon parted)

Anatol de Saint Hypothese, daring player of the stock market (colour litho)
8656433 Anatol de Saint Hypothese, daring player of the stock market (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anatol de Saint Hypothese)

Game of Roulette, 18th century
FTB60800 Game of Roulette, 18th century; Ca Vendramin Calergi, Venice, Italy; © Francesco Turio Bohm

The appearance of assignats in 1791: a player pays his debt in paper money
ELD4903547 The appearance of assignats in 1791: a player pays his debt in paper money, after he lose a checkers game at cafe Le procope in Paris

A dabauched monk gambling and drinking at the cabaret Engraving from "Les priests et les monks a travers les
ELD4946209 A dabauched monk gambling and drinking at the cabaret Engraving from "Les priests et les monks a travers les ages" by Hippolite Magen

National Lottery. La Fortune vous tombe du ciel, 1936. Creator: Unknown artist
National Lottery. La Fortune vous tombe du ciel, 1936. Private Collection

Lottery ticket seller. From the Series "Cris de Paris" (The Cries of Paris), 1815. Private Collection

Awaiting the finish at the Sixth All Alaska Sweepstakes, 1913. Creator: Unknown
Awaiting the finish at the Sixth All Alaska Sweepstakes, 1913

Card and Backgammon Players. Fight over Cards, 1616-1626. Creators: Theodoor Rombouts, Michelangelo Caravaggio
Card and Backgammon Players. Fight over Cards, 1616-1626

Card Players, 1609-1636. Creators: Gerard van Kuijl, Johannes Swinderen, Valentin de Boulogne
Card Players, 1609-1636

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

In the casino, c.1907. Creator: Boettinger, Hugo (1880-1934)
In the casino, c.1907. Private Collection

Mon défunt me donne des numéros.. 1833 Creator: Honore Daumier
Mon defunt me donne des numeros.. 1833. Mon defunt me donne des numeros, je gagne un quaterne, je recois une aubade, je roule sur l'or'

Qu'allons-nous devenir, Seigneur dieu? qu'est ce qui soutiendra le pauvre monde... 1836. Qu'allons-nous devenir, Seigneur dieu

A Card Game, late 1650s. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
A Card Game, late 1650s

Casting the Dice for Life or Death, 1680-1720. Creator: Jan van Huchtenburg
Casting the Dice for Life or Death, 1680-1720

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de Qualité, Bound 1703-1704. Creator: Henri Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de Qualite, Bound 1703-1704

Guards of a Camp. Creator: Anon
Guards of a Camp, unknown date

Animals playing dice, 1770-1808. Creator: Jan Brandes
Animals playing dice, 1770-1808. Group of animals with human behaviour. In the foreground, a monkey, a boar, a hare, a cat and a dog. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 19

Lottery for Foundlings, 1800-1899. Creator: le Singe
Lottery for Foundlings, 1800-1899. On la tire aujourd'hui, c'est pour aujourd'hui'. (They're announcing it today, it's for today)

The Gamblers, c.1640. Creator: David Teniers II
The Gamblers, c.1640. Other Title(s): Men Dicing in a Tavern

Fight between Gambling Peasants, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Fight between Gambling Peasants, c17th century

Calvary, c.1520. Creator: Pseudo-Jan Wellens de Cock
Calvary, c.1520. This monumental painting contains seven scenes from the Passion spread over four levels. In the foreground are the soldiers dicing for Christ's cloak (Matthew 27:35; Mark 15)

Ace of Hearts. Creator: Jan Steen
Ace of Hearts, unknown date

The Pergola Casino, Fort William Henry Hotel, Lake George, N.Y. c.(between 1900 and 1920). Creator: Unknown
The Pergola Casino, Fort William Henry Hotel, Lake George, N.Y. c.(between 1900 and 1920)

Casino (park side), Belle Isle, Detroit, between 1884 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Casino (park side), Belle Isle, Detroit, between 1884 and 1899

Bowling alleys, Paul Smith's casino, Adirondack Mountains, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Bowling alleys, Paul Smith's casino, Adirondack Mountains, between 1900 and 1905

Private dining room, Paul Smith's casino, Adirondack Mountains, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Private dining room, Paul Smith's casino, Adirondack Mountains, between 1900 and 1905

The Grill room, Paul Smith's casino, Adirondack Mountains, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
The Grill room, Paul Smith's casino, Adirondack Mountains, between 1900 and 1905

Billiard hall, Paul Smith's casino, Adirondack Mountains, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Billiard hall, Paul Smith's casino, Adirondack Mountains, between 1900 and 1905

Smoking room, Paul Smith's casino, Adirondack Mountains, between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Smoking room, Paul Smith's casino, Adirondack Mountains, between 1900 and 1905

Casino, Atlantic City, N.J. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Casino, Atlantic City, N.J. between 1900 and 1905

Casino, Riverton Park, Portland, Me. between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Casino, Riverton Park, Portland, Me. between 1900 and 1906

Casino park and Newport News Academy, Newport News, Va. c1905. Creator: Unknown
Casino park and Newport News Academy, Newport News, Va. c1905

The Casino, Harbor Point, Mich. between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Casino, Harbor Point, Mich. between 1890 and 1901

The Casino, 1720-1790. Creator: Unknown
The Casino, 1720-1790

Raquette Lake, casino at the Antlers, Adirondack Mts. N.Y. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Raquette Lake, casino at the Antlers, Adirondack Mts. N.Y. between 1900 and 1905

Raquette Lake, casino at the Antlers, Adirondack Mts. N.Y. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Raquette Lake, casino at the Antlers, Adirondack Mts. N.Y. between 1900 and 1905

Lower St. Regis Lake, Paul Smith's Hotel, Adirondack Mts. N.Y. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Lower St. Regis Lake, Paul Smith's Hotel, Adirondack Mts. N.Y. between 1900 and 1905

The Carbuncle, plate two from Zehn Blätter zu Hebels Alemannischen Gedichten, 1820. Creator: Sophie Reinhard
The Carbuncle, plate two from Zehn Blatter zu Hebels Alemannischen Gedichten, 1820. Ten leaves of Hebel's Alemannic poems

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"Step into the world of gambling, where fortunes are made and lost. From the bustling streets of Walthamstow Dog Racing Stadium to the glamourous Playboy Club in London, the allure of chance beckons. Neon lights illuminate Billy The Rat Catcher's path as he navigates through a sea of excitement. In Boulogne sur Mer, France, a poster entices visitors with promises of thrilling games and unforgettable experiences. Meanwhile, Monte Carlo stands tall as an epitome of opulence, with its iconic Casino and Cafe de Paris captivating all who enter. A sketch from the 1920s transports us back in time to witness high-stakes gambling at its finest. The King and Queen of Hearts hold court on Goodall & Son Ltd. 's playing cards from yesteryears - symbols that have stood the test of time. The King of Spades adds his regal presence to this deck, reminding us that luck can be fickle even for royalty. Across oceans lies Las Vegas, Nevada - home to The Golden Nugget where roulette wheels spin endlessly amidst vibrant energy. James Dowsett emerges as a trusted bookmaker or turf accountant amidst this whirlwind atmosphere. As night falls upon Monte Carlo once again, the casino and Hotel de Paris become illuminated jewels against a dark sky - inviting both seasoned gamblers and curious souls alike. Gambling is not just about winning or losing; it is about embracing uncertainty while chasing dreams, and is an art form that captivates hearts across generations - transcending borders and cultures. " Note.