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The croupiers who showed signs of emotion 1927Croupiers starts to sweat after giving all the casinos money to a lucky winner, who is disappearing under a pile of cash in front of him
The Latest Spelling Test by William Heath RobinsonA desperate effort to instil good luck into a five-franc plaque before returning to the Casino. Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944)
Gambling taking place on a terrace on a summers evening in Monte Carlo. Date: 1934
Lewis Waller in Gamblers All, Theatre Royal, ManchesterLewis Waller and Madge Titheradge in Gamblers All, Theatre Royal, Manchester, direct from Wyndhams Theatre, London. Lewis Waller (1860-1915) was the leading matinee idol of the day. Date: 1915
Sketch by Fish of gamblers at the casino in Etretat, 1926Sketch by Fish of gamblers at the casino in Etretat, Normandy, 1926 Date: 1926
The Skeleton of Death and the Devil fight over a GamblerThe Skeleton of Death and the Devil fighting over a losing Gamester in a gambling house. Two other gamblers sit at a table with cards and coins
Tango Room, Club Fortune, Reno, Nevada, USATango Room, Club Fortune, East Second Street, Reno, Nevada, USA. Date: circa 1938
GAMBLING / CROCKFORDSGents in smart attire gamble at the dice table in Crockfords Club. Date: 1843
Curtiss-Wright C-46D-15-CU Commando N95445 (msn 33477 - ex 44-78081) of Phenix Airlines. One of several irregular carriers which existed specifically for the purpose of transporting gamblers to
C16 GAMBLERSCards behind the back and daggers in belts: the stakes are high in this game. Date: 16th century
CARDS / BRIDGE 1903-4BRIDGE The modern successors of the women gamblers of earlier generations - a game of Bridge Whist. Date: 1903-4
USA - Montana Cowboys have a little disagreement over cards. The Actors are playing it straight with Poker faces, although the cowboy on the draw is looking a little bit flush-ed
American anti-gambling cartoonAn American anti-gambling cartoon, showing a Rum-Soaked Old Sport sitting at a table. The verse below ends: It would be very hard to find / A more worthless, useless sample of mankind. Date: 1906
An Evening in the Casino at Deauville by MundoA cast of well-known patrons at the casino in fashionable Deauville in 1929. Personalities include Mr James Hennessy (second from left), M
The Gaming Room by Thomas RowlandsonA typically riotous scene by Thomas Rowlandson depicting men in a gaming room. Date: 24 November 1930
The Summer Sporting at Monte Carlo Beach by MataniaGuests at the Summer Sporting at Monte Carlo Beach on the French Riviera enjoy gambling in the open air as one of the evening entertainments on offer. Date: 1934
The Gamblers, c. 1640, by David Teniers the Younger (1610-16David Teniers the Younger (1610-1690). Flemish painter. The Gamblers, c. 1640. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland
Serious Gamblers 1933Players at a table consider the proceedings with care. Date: 1933
Thoughtforms - 3232 - TWO GAMBLERS - successful - unsuccessful Date: 1905
Dan Bulger racehorse and Prince Monolulu at the racesRacehorse Dan Bulger with jockey on horseback, and Prince Monolulu, horseracing tipster, at the races. circa 1936
Mural painting, Hotel Last Frontier, Las Vegas, USAMural painting of gamblers and dancers, Hotel Last Frontier, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Date: 20th century
Wheel of Fortune, Nevada, USA. Date: 1940
The Northern Club, Center Street, Reno, Nevada, USAScene at The Northern Club, 207 Center Street, Reno, Nevada, USA Date: 1931
Old Card SharksOld card sharks analysing the game in hand... Date: 1930s
Young GamblersFour young men playing a game of cards at a round table. Date: 1930s
Albert I, Prince of Monaco lures gamblers to his CasinoViens poupoule, viens poupoule, viens! ( Come to me Little Chicken, Come! ) -the lyrics of a famous French Music Hall song of the early years of the 20th century
Silver Slipper Casino - Reno, Nevada, USA. Gamers taking on the roulette wheel and betting against the house in Blackjack. Date: circa 1950s
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
Epsom Derby Day - Prince Monolulu - Tipster. Date: 1929
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
Lady at the SeasideThe dress this lady is wearing is described as toilette de plage, casino etc. obviously just the thing for looking ones best among the holidaymakers and gamblers. Date: 1890
Monte Carlo - Casino (interior)Monte Carlo, Monaco, France - Casino (interior)
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
SALLE DE 30 & 40, C1900The casinos rake in the money - but still the gamblers keep on coming
London Gamblers / DoreMen and women of dubious character watch a card game in a dimly lit interior
Winning Streak C1905A lady enjoys a winning streak at a casino, to the astonishment of other gamblers
Gambling / CrockfordsGents in smart attire gamble at the dice table in Crockfords Club
Miners Playing FaroMiners gamble their money playing the card game Faro in California
Monte Carlo / Allers 1924Gamblers at the tables - a winner, and the losers