The topic of gambling has been on everyone’s lips again recently. However, gambling is not a new topic. So far, many creators from art and culture have also dealt with this topic.

A brief overview of the history of gambling

Gambling is by no means a recent invention. Games for money, food or other valuables are as old as mankind itself. Scientists assume that your ancestors turned to gambling more and more when they settled down and there was an increasing surplus of raw materials.

Several different types of gambling have been handed down from ancient China, some of which are still widespread today. One of these games is keno. But other, much simpler games are also documented from this period.

Today’s games are usually not that old. Roulette is one of those games that has survived for a few centuries, albeit in a slightly modified form. The word casino, which is now synonymous with a place where certain types of gambling are offered, is also several hundred years old. The word itself comes from Italian and means something like “little house”.

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Gambling today – More than just a casino

In the last few decades, gambling was mainly limited to casinos. Snack bars, pubs and similar establishments also had one or the other slot machine on offer. In the meantime, however, gaming has shifted to the Internet. Anyone can apply for football betting (สมัครแทงบอล) or play online casino.

The selection of slot machine providers, slots and sports betting providers is enormous and always and everywhere available. Of course, this does not apply to casinos and betting shops, but only to online offers.

The songs: Gambling as a theme in music

Elvis Presley – Viva Las Vegas

Everyone should be familiar with the singer Elvis Presley from the USA. The undisputed heartthrob of all women during his lifetime has dealt with the topic of gambling in his career. In Viva Las Vegas, which was released in 1964, the singer draws on his experiences in the city, which is still known today for casinos and gambling.

Kenny Rogers-The Gambler

The content is about a man who meets the “gambler” on a train ride, who in turn gives him advice. This advice obviously relates to poker but is meant to apply to other aspects of life as well.

Motorhead – Ace of Spades

The title of this song gives a clue as to what it is about. Here, too, the band takes a critical look at experiences relating to gambling. This song is less for those who like it quiet, because “Ace of Spades” is and remains rocky and loud.