Gambling, Dice: the sport of kings and commoners
Posted on March 31st, 2009 at 8:38 pmDice in various forms have been around as long as mankind. They are the oldest known form of gambling. Dice game artifacts have been found in the tombs of ancient Egypt and Sumeria. The high gate of the temple of Medinet features a portrayal of King Rameses III (c. 1182-1151 B.C.) playing a dice game [...]