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World Of Chinese Gambling, The (New Edition)
by Desmond, Lam
About This Book
This is an introduction to the history, style and impact of gambling by Chinese people. Gambling, at times controlled or forbidden by authority, has persisted for centuries in China and the most popular games and systems are described. The financial structure of the industry, including China's legalised gambling in Macao, is described with supporting statistical data. Pathological, corrupt, social and industrial ways of gambling are noted. Associated traditional beliefs are described with case notes and personal illustrations. With tabulated data and bibliography.
* Actual charges are made in Singapore Dollars (SGD). SGD1.00 = US$0.72
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