Gambling Collection (#53)

1953 Coronation Derby
Sir Winston Churchills car leaves Epsom. 6th June 1953

Monte Carlo, Monaco - The Casino
" I must focus or I will die!" The perils of playing on the roulette wheel at the Monte Carlo Casino, Monaco. One must focus on playing smart or suffer the perils of misfortune

Casino Interior, Monte Carlo, Monaco - The Salle de Jeu (Games Room). This card also features two personifications of differing stages of the gambling process - Good Luck, shown by the wealthy

Algeria - Playing Dominoes
A group of Algerian men playing Dominoes Date: circa 1902

Camels Fighting C1845
Two camels fight while two men watch in excitement: they have probably taken a bet on the outcome. Date: circa 1845

Paris Hostelry C16
Drinking and gambling inside a Paris hostelry. Date: 16th century

Dingle Tic-Tac Man
A tic-tac man at Dingle racecourse, County Kerry, Ireland, signals the odds. Date: 1962

Choosing a Derby Winner
Three old men deliberating over which horse will win the Derby! Date: early 1930s

Random universe. Conceptual computer artwork of dice in space. This represents the fundamental uncertainty of the universe

Online gambling. Conceptual computer artwork of a pair of playing dice hurtling towards a computer screen. This could represent online gambling, one of the largest growing areas of internet commerce

British national lottery balls

Win-win situation. Conceptual computer artwork of two dice with only sixes on their surfaces

Bingo cards

Dice

Achilles and Ajax
Amphora dating from 540-530 BC, signed by the potter and painter Exekias, it shows Achilles and Ajax playing a game using dice during a lull in the Trojan War

Die, artwork
Die, computer artwork

Dice, artwork
Dice, computer artwork

BOYS SHOOTING CRAPS, c1910. Group of boys newsboys gambling with dice in the paper alley in Rochester, New York. Photograph by Lewis Hine, c1910

SOCIETY CARTOON, c1905. The Lid Is Off Again. The opening of a new social season satirized as a Pandoras Box of vice in an American cartoon, c1905, by Samuel Ehrhart

WWII: TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. Group of Tuskegee Airmen playing cards in the officers club at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy. Photograph by Toni Frissell, March 1945

Neon signs on Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Neon sign on Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

GAFR2A-00020
Native soldiers playing at " warry" in Ashanti Colony, Africa, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The New Casino Bellevue at Bairritz, France Date: 1920s

Sketch of gambling at Deauville, 1920s

Mexico cruise. Princess Cruises Dawn Princess casino, slot machines

Cruise Ship
Mexico cruise. Princess Cruises Dawn Princess casino, slot machines

Abstract, Backgrounds
Double exposure, interior Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada

Fremont Street, Downtown Old Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Monte Carlo fancy dress costume
A fancy dress suggestion of a costume representing Monte Carlo. The dress is half red satin and half black velvet with one red shoe and the other black

Monte Carlo - Casino (interior)
Monte Carlo, Monaco, France - Casino (interior)

Cockfighting - Mexico (1 / 2)
Cockfight in Mexcio - Ready for the Fight

Tableau for Trente & Quarante
A description of the playing board and full rules for the populare French game of Trente & Quarante favoured by gamers at the Monte Carlo casinos and in Nice

A gambling den in Spain
A large group of Spaniards sit round a table. All eyes are on the dealer as he turns the next card, waiting to see if they will win or lose

Tattersall Racing Tickets for the Silver City Cup, Melbourne Cup, Metropolitan Stakes, Grand National Hurdle Race and Caulfield Cup in Australia in 1899

The Casino, Tunis, Tunisia
The Facade of the Casino at Tunis, Tunisia with fabulous French Art Nouveau plaster reliefwork surrounding the entrance and a minaret style tower

The Rest-Cure
Society goes to Monte Carlo to recuperate from the strain and excitement of the season. A colour illustration showing a busy roulette wheel table

The Three Card Trick, 1860
Engraving showing a group of gamblers gathered around a card sharp or magician to enjoy the Three Card Trick, somewhere near Epsom on Derby Day in 1860

Vieux Jeu
A gentleman walking along a promenade. He is distracted by a ladies parasol which is mesmerisingly transformed into a roulette wheel

Venetian Bowling Alley, c. 1876
Engraving showing the scene inside a Venetian bowling alley, during a slight dispute over a game of ten pin bowling, c.1876

Loterie LA Guillotine
During the Revolution, an enterprising citizen organises a Loterie de la Sainte Guillotine : he reads out the names of the winners

A Chinese Lottery in San Francisco, 1884
Engraving showing a group of Chinese men, in traditional clothing, and white Americans gambling, San Francisco, 1884. The men are seen gathered around a card table, with a game in progress

Les Salons D aujourd hui
The ladies (above whom hover cherubs) are deserted by the men in favour of the card table, above which is a devilish winged beast perhaps suggesting gambling folly

Roulette Instructions
Instructions for a roulette game at Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo Winner
A huge stash of winnings surrounds a lucky gambler at Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo Casino (Ext)
An exterior view of the Monte Carlo casino and promenade

Collecting Winnings
Punters collect their winnings from a bookmaker at Dingle racecourse, County Kerry, Ireland

Deauville Casino C1910
A view of the casino and gardens at Deauville, France

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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.