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The new gambling room, Monte Carlo, Riviera. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900
Gambling in a casino, 1927A group sit around a boule table in a casino, fixated by the gambling going on by a confident looking gentleman. Date: 1927
Starter caught at the ToteThe Starter who was Caught at the Tote by Patrick Bellew. The massed ranks of punters, jockeys, policeman and even a horse react with undiluted horror at the sight of the race starter placing a bet
Roulette GameA large group of gamblers assembled around a roulette table. A woman in a fur coat frantically stretches across to place her chips on her lucky number... Date: 1930s
Keno in RenoDivorce City makes gambling legal! The popular game of KENO being played in a gambling house in Reno, Nevada, U.S.A. Date: 1930s
Stylish RouletteThe glamour of gambling - men in suits and smart women, gathered around a roulette table, chain-smoking... Date: 1930s
Tossing a CoinHeads or tails? Date: 1960s
Gambling TakingsThe truth about gambling : after close of play, the takings are locked away in a safe. Date: 1930s
Epsom Derby Day - Prince Monolulu - Tipster. Date: 1929
The Winning Post and a Bottle of Port - " My word, what combinations!". The Winning Post was run by Roberts Sievier who mostly used the publication to attack those he disliked on the turf
1953 Coronation DerbySir 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 DominoesA group of Algerian men playing Dominoes Date: circa 1902
Camels Fighting C1845Two camels fight while two men watch in excitement: they have probably taken a bet on the outcome. Date: circa 1845
Paris Hostelry C16Drinking and gambling inside a Paris hostelry. Date: 16th century
Dingle Tic-Tac ManA tic-tac man at Dingle racecourse, County Kerry, Ireland, signals the odds. Date: 1962
Choosing a Derby WinnerThree old men deliberating over which horse will win the Derby! Date: early 1930s
The New Casino Bellevue at Bairritz, France Date: 1920s
Sketch of gambling at Deauville, 1920s
Monte Carlo fancy dress costumeA 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 & QuaranteA 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 SpainA 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, TunisiaThe Facade of the Casino at Tunis, Tunisia with fabulous French Art Nouveau plaster reliefwork surrounding the entrance and a minaret style tower
The Rest-CureSociety 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, 1860Engraving 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 JeuA gentleman walking along a promenade. He is distracted by a ladies parasol which is mesmerisingly transformed into a roulette wheel
Venetian Bowling Alley, c. 1876Engraving showing the scene inside a Venetian bowling alley, during a slight dispute over a game of ten pin bowling, c.1876
Loterie LA GuillotineDuring 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, 1884Engraving 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 huiThe 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 InstructionsInstructions for a roulette game at Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo WinnerA 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 WinningsPunters collect their winnings from a bookmaker at Dingle racecourse, County Kerry, Ireland
Deauville Casino C1910A view of the casino and gardens at Deauville, France
Irish Derby SweepstakeA ticket for the Irish Free State Hospitals Sweepstake, based on the Derby at Epsom, England
Viv Nicholson Wins PoolsViv Nicholson, with her husband Keith, of Castleford, Yorkshire, winners of the Littlewoods Treble Chance Pool, are presented with their cheque by Bruce Forsyth
Gents Card Game (2 of 2)Four men play a game of cards in the indoor warmth on a winters day. The winning card has just been revealed! (2 of 2)
Gents Card Game (1 of 2)Four country gents play a game of cards (1 of 2)
Horse Van on the IceFor a bet of 100 gunieas Mr Henry Hunt Jnr. drove his Fathers Matchless Blacking horse-drawn van across and back upon the ice of a frozen Serpentine in Hyde Park
Artful CardsA gullible looking young man in plus fours and flat cap is encouraged to bet on a three card trick by a group of Jewish touts
Gambling / Las VegasThe Strip with " Slots A Fun" and glitzy casinos galore in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Raffling a Morris CarRaffling a Bull-Nose Morris car at Yarmouth Pleasure Beach - I might be yours for sixpence. Try your luck
SALLE DE 30 & 40, C1900The casinos rake in the money - but still the gamblers keep on coming