Gambling Gallery

Neon Frontage at Walthamstow Dog Racing Stadium

Famous for its greyhound racing track, Walthamstow Stadium opened in 1933. With a distinctive pink and green neon-lit frontage, the stadium has been one of the capital's most recognised landmarks. Falling profits and attendances forced the Chandler Family, owners since the opening of the stadium, to sell up and the stadium was closed in August 2008

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The casino at Monte Carlo by C. Morse

The mecca of the Cote d'Azur, artist's impression of the famous Casino Terraces at Monte Carlo on the French Riviera. Hither come pleasure-seekers from all quarters of the globe to bask in the sunshine of the Cote d'Azur, woo the God of Chance in the Rooms and forget the trials of winter which are conspicuous by their presence in less favoured climes. Date: 1926

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The Betting Book at Whites club

A record of historic wagers, the famous betting book at White's club in 1751. The club was renowned for its high wagers between members, who would bet on anything from which lady of their acquaintance would be the first to give birth, to which raindrop on a window pane would reach the bottom first. This particular page records a number of wagers betting on the likelihood of other members remaining alive by a certain date in the future! Date: 1751

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