Gambling Collection

Advertisement for lottery of Tripoli Grand Prix, 1934
Posters, Italy, 20th century. Advertisment for the lottery of Tripoli Grand Prix, 1934

Neon Frontage at Walthamstow Dog Racing Stadium
Famous for its greyhound racing track, Walthamstow Stadium opened in 1933. With a distinctive pink and green neon-lit frontage, the stadium has been one of the capitals most recognised landmarks

Bunny girls at the Playboy Club, London 1969
Bunny girls operate gaming tables at the Playboy Club in London which opened in 1966. Date: 1969

King of Hearts from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

King of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

Monte Carlo Casino and Cafe de Paris, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Las Vegas strip at night, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Neon lights of the The Strip at night, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Red Rum at full stretch as he jumps over fence on his way to winning the Grand National for the third time at Aintree 1st April 1977

Brigadier Gerard and Joe Mercer after winning the 1972 Eclipse Stakes at Sandown 8th July 1972

Roulette, The Golden Nugget, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Roulette table at The Golden Nugget, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Date: 1940s

Poster advertising Boulogne sur Mer, France
Poster for French railways, advertising Boulogne sur Mer and its Casino

Fortuna by Ernest Board
Painting depicting a blindfolded woman playing a fateful game of cards. Date: 1911

Sketch of gambling at the Monte Carlo Casino, 1920s. Artwork by Wynn Date: 1929

Casino Slot Machines, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Las Vegas strip at night, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

The casino and hotel de Paris by night, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Queen of Hearts from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

Probus Horse Show, Cornwall. Saturday 31st April 1921
A row of bookmakers at work on their stands with their blackboards showing the runners names. The bookie, L. Jones of Cardiff, can be seen in the foreground. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Casino de Monte-Carlo, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Europe

Men standing in front of the Board of Trade bar and gambling house in Butte
MONTANA: GAMBLING, 1939. Men standing in front of the Board of Trade bar and gambling house in Butte, Montana. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, 1939

Bookmaker - Turf Accountant - James Dowsett of 38 Duke Street, Brighton. circa 1950s

Epsom Derby - 1954
Epsom Downs, the Gentlemens Mobile Toilet, provided by Ewell Council 3rd June 1954

Dewars advertisement
Advertisement for Dewars White Label whiskey showing four gentlemen smartly attired in evening wear enjoying a game of cards - and a glass of Dewar s. 1934

On Pleasure Bent, On Pleasure Broke by Lance Mattinson
Cartoon showing an optimistic chap arriving at a greyhound racing stadium, hopeful about winning some money and then leaving looking crestfallen. Obviously, it wasn t his lucky night

Rolls Royce and Ferrari parked in front of the Casino at night, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Mediterranean, Europe

Egan / Life in London / 1821
Tom & Jerry masquerading it among the Cadgers in the Black Slums, in the Holy Land (enjoying a beer in a low tavern)

Neon lights of the The Strip at night, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Tip from a Jockey
A diminutive jockey gives his considered opinion to a couple

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King of Diamonds from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

MYTTON LOSES WINNINGS
English eccentric John Mytton (1796-1834) homeward bound one evening from Doncaster falls asleep while counting his winnings - thus many bank- notes were blown away & lost. Date: 1820s

Queen of Hearts, 1925. From De La Rue & Cos Pneumatic Playing Cards. [Thomas De La Rue & Co. London, 1925]

Skinning the Lamb, c1910. An American cartoon depicting three African American men playing cards. Two of the men are skinning or fleecing the third. The barman looks on with a knowing smile

The Silver Slipper Casino on the Strip in Las Vegas circa 1970s

New York Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

New betting shop owner Shirley Anne Baines in her shop at New Kings Road, Fulham. 5th May 1972

Redcar Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Redcar, North Yorkshire. Royal Prerogative ridden by Lester Piggott, wins the William Hill Gold Cup at Redcar

Ace and Jack of Spades
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Ana Gloria & Rolando - Queen and King of Mambo, c1950s. Creator: Unknown
Ana Gloria & Rolando - Queen and King of Mambo, c1950s. Dancers Ana Gloria Varona and Rolando Garcia performed at the Tropicana Club in Havana, Cuba

Jack of Hearts from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

Ace of Hearts from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

The casino at Monte Carlo by C. Morse
The mecca of the Cote d Azur, artists impression of the famous Casino Terraces at Monte Carlo on the French Riviera

Jockeys riding in horse race, spectators in background, side view

French Polynesia. Colorful poker chips on casino table aboard Paul Gaugin cruise ship

London Life front cover, March 1966 - The Things London Girl
Front cover of London Life magazine with the provocative headline

Hogarth Rake Plate 4
The Rakes Progress 4. Arrested for debt in Whitehall as he is on his way to court

BOOKMAKERS
Kendall and McManus bookmakers stand by their blackboards as the race commences. Top tips include No.2, Westcroft

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Hall Green Greyhound Stadium, York Road, Hall Green, Birmingham. The illuminated scoreboard at Hall Green Greyhound Stadium, illuminated during a race night

John Aspinall with his giant Silverback Gorrila ponders the problems of running his Zoo at Howletts, near Canterbury

Elegant building of the Casino de Belvedere - Tunis, Tunisia
Elegant building of the Casino de Belvedere at Tunis, Tunisia. Date: circa 1908

Derby Day at Epsom with grandstand, 1895. Date: 1895

USA, Nevada, Las Vegas: Casino Slot Machines / Interior

Bobby Charlton holds a full house in a game of cards with team mates, l-r Peter Bonetti, Martin Peters

The Cardsharps. Artist: Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610)
The Cardsharps. Found in the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

Le Palais de la Mediterranee on Promenade des Anglais, Nice, South of France, early 20th century

Kitzbuhel by night, Tyrol, Austria, alpine town and popular ski resort. Date: circa 1930

Frontispiece illustration to The Compleat Gamester by Charles Cotton, c
XJF2653565 Frontispiece illustration to The Compleat Gamester by Charles Cotton, c.1700 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First published)

USA, Nevada, Las Vegas, The Strip, Las Vegas Boulevard, high vantage view, dawn

Neon lights, Las Vegas Strip at dusk with Flamingo Facade and palm trees, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

The croupiers who showed signs of emotion 1927
Croupiers starts to sweat after giving all the casinos money to a lucky winner, who is disappearing under a pile of cash in front of him

Cagliostro & Lottery
Fashionable ladies call on Cagliostro hoping that he will help them win the Lottery

Playing Faro in a saloon at Morenci, Arizona Territory, 1895 (b / w photo)
PNP249374 Playing Faro in a saloon at Morenci, Arizona Territory, 1895 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

A Pig in a Poke, Whist, Whist, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving)
2962489 A Pig in a Poke, Whist, Whist, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Casino, Monte Carlo, 1884 (oil on canvas)
CH15705 The Casino, Monte Carlo, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Bokelman, Christian Ludwig (1844-94); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

The worlds greatest race - The Derby. A view of the course at Epsom, showing the motor-coachs and part of the huge crowd which use them as stands to view the racing. 4th June 1929

The Suez Canal - The Casino. 1934

View of Las Vegas and the suburbs from helicopter at night, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Encampment on Blackheath, Greenwich, London, 1780. Artist: Paul Sandby
View of an army encampment on Blackheath, Greenwich, London, 1780. Showing a windmill on the right and soldiers playing cards with a farmer in front

The Cheat with the Ace of Diamonds, c. 1635-40 (oil on canvas) (for details see 90054-56)
XIR90053 The Cheat with the Ace of Diamonds, c.1635-40 (oil on canvas) (for details see 90054-56) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); 106x146 cm; Louvre, Paris

AIRLINE POSTER, c1962. Poster advertising travel to Las Vegas and Trans-World Airlines. Lithograph by David Klein, c1962

Father Carless of St Anns Custom House Roman Catholic Church, paying out and putting up the winning numbers at the tote club he has founded

Attic vase of Exekias depicting Achilles and Ajax playing dice, detail
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Attic vase of Exekias depicting Achilles and Ajax playing dice. Detail

Royal Box in the Grandstand at Goodwood
The Royal Box in the Grandstand at the Goodwood Racecourse

New York New York Hotel at night, The Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard), Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Monte, Roulette Tables
The ROULETTE TABLE in the Salle Schmitt

Gambling / Dice / USA / 1863
American Civil War soldiers are punished for gambling by being compelled to gamble

Mummies Dicing
The legend of prince Setna : the mummies of Setna, son of Ramses II, and Ptahneferka, son of Mernebptah, rise from their sarcophagi and dice for the magic book of Thoth

Rakes Progress 6
The Rakes Progress 6. Gaming house scene - a rowdy bunch

Gambling / Lotteries
FRANCE Drawing the winning number in the Loterie Nationale

Bookmaker Sidney Glanz waves to punters waving cash at him through a glass window inside his betting shop in the Isle of Man. No cash betting is allowed in his shop June 1969

Comic postcard, woman at the races with bookie, placing a bet both ways Date: 20th century

Monte Carlo Casino at Dusk, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Casino in Minsk, Belarus

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"Step into the world of gambling, where fortunes are made and lost. From the bustling streets of Walthamstow Dog Racing Stadium to the glamourous Playboy Club in London, the allure of chance beckons. Neon lights illuminate Billy The Rat Catcher's path as he navigates through a sea of excitement. In Boulogne sur Mer, France, a poster entices visitors with promises of thrilling games and unforgettable experiences. Meanwhile, Monte Carlo stands tall as an epitome of opulence, with its iconic Casino and Cafe de Paris captivating all who enter. A sketch from the 1920s transports us back in time to witness high-stakes gambling at its finest. The King and Queen of Hearts hold court on Goodall & Son Ltd. 's playing cards from yesteryears - symbols that have stood the test of time. The King of Spades adds his regal presence to this deck, reminding us that luck can be fickle even for royalty. Across oceans lies Las Vegas, Nevada - home to The Golden Nugget where roulette wheels spin endlessly amidst vibrant energy. James Dowsett emerges as a trusted bookmaker or turf accountant amidst this whirlwind atmosphere. As night falls upon Monte Carlo once again, the casino and Hotel de Paris become illuminated jewels against a dark sky - inviting both seasoned gamblers and curious souls alike. Gambling is not just about winning or losing; it is about embracing uncertainty while chasing dreams, and is an art form that captivates hearts across generations - transcending borders and cultures. " Note.