#Bakuto

Gambling in Japan can be traced back to the 8th century and the introduction of a game like backgammon. Professional gamblers, known as Bakuto emerged during a time when gambling was rampant in Japan, especially in Kyoto. Due to the rise in gambling, without any legislation, violence became commonplace but thankfully, that has been eradicated in…

Gambling is as human as desire, hope, despair, and joy. Predicting the outcome of an event is key to the survival of any species. Balancing risk and reward is a daily function. Do you cross the road here, or walk 200 metres and use the zebra crossing? Ever since Caveman A sat in his cave, with Caveman B, watching their mate Dave wrestle with a…