Long before modern, tightly regulated gaming floors, London gambling often lived behind closed doors: private clubs, discreet rooms, and invitation-only establishments that blurred the line between “casino,” “members’ club,” and “high-society salon.” In that world, written laws were only part of the story. House rules, social codes, and etiquette expectations could be just as important as the games themselves.Many of these older rules may sound unusual today—sometimes charming, sometimes bafflin [...]
