Betting Collection (page 14)

Sea chart of part of the coast of the Kola peninsula in Russia, Jan Luyken, Johannes van Keulen (I), unknown, 1681 - 1799

Map of the coasts of the Adriatic, print maker: Anonymous, 1682 - 1803

Sea chart of the coasts of Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica and Honduras, with an inset map of Cartagena, Jan Luyken, Claes Jansz Voogt, Johannes van Keulen (I), 1684 - 1799

An Extensive View of the Oxford Races (oil on canvas)
XYC144005 An Extensive View of the Oxford Races (oil on canvas) by Turner, Charles (1773-1857); 63.8x92.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Among the Cow Boys, betting the Bull Fight. 1880, 19th century engraving, USA, America

Epsom Races: The Betting Post Signed and dated, black paint, lower left: J
Epsom Races: The Betting Post Signed and dated, black paint, lower left: " J Pollard | 1834", James Pollard, 1792-1867, British

A Morning at Tattersalls Signed, lower right: Robert Bevan, Robert
A Morning at Tattersalls Signed, lower right: " Robert Bevan", Robert Polhill Bevan, 1865-1925, British

An Extensive View of the Oxford Races, Charles Turner, 1774-1857, British

DORE: LONDON, 1872. Outside the Ring. Crowd of people outside the racetrack during a derby in London. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore, from the series London: A Pilgrimage, 1872

GAMBLING TABLE, 1886. A Mass of Gold and a Crowd of Hands. Scene at a gambling table at the Casino of Monte Carlo. Drawing, 1886, by Paul Renouard

A dangerous Barber with a flippant attitude having won a bet
The Dangers of Betting " Yes Sir; they re very strict ere, Sir. Why, if we scratches a customer we re fined threepence, and if we cuts one we re fined sixpence

Silver Slipper Casino - Reno, Nevada, USA. Gamers taking on the roulette wheel and betting against the house in Blackjack. Date: circa 1950s

The exclusive Mayfair Gaming Club, Crockfords, in London

Poker game

Ireland, County Mayo, Ballinrobe. Jockeys race their horses around the track

Youths playing Bumble Puppy, or Nine Holes near the Templa of Vesta, Rome, Italy. To set up the game, the young men cut nine holes in the turf large enough to take the ball

COWBOYS AT BULLFIGHT, 1880. Cowboys betting on a bullfight in the American West. Line engraving, American, after W. A
COWBOYS AT BULLFIGHT, 1880. Cowboys betting on a bullfight in the American West. Line engraving, American, after W.A. Rogers, 1880

HORSE RACING, 1866. The betting-ring at Ascot. Wood engraving, English, 1866

An illustration of how the game of Roulette is played

Raising him the limit. Date c1892 Nov. 11

Horse racing, punter leaning on rail at racecourse, watching Thoroughbred racehorses during race, England, october

Dice

Die, artwork
Die, computer artwork

Dice, artwork
Dice, computer artwork

Mexico cruise. Princess Cruises Dawn Princess casino, slot machines

Cruise Ship
Mexico cruise. Princess Cruises Dawn Princess casino, slot machines

Grand Duke Alexis and Lina Cavalieri
Grand Duke Alexis, Admiral in Chief of the Russian fleet betting at the Grand Prix with the Italian opera singer, Lina Cavalieri

Tattersall Racing Tickets for the Silver City Cup, Melbourne Cup, Metropolitan Stakes, Grand National Hurdle Race and Caulfield Cup in Australia in 1899

Lt. General Sir Miles Dempsey, 1945
Painting showing Lieutenant-General Sir Miles Dempsey (1896-1969), the British Army Commander, pictured when leading the British Second Army, 1945

Street betting - a bookmaker taking bets
An illustration of street betting showing a bookmaker taking bets in a London street and highlighting the problem of bribery between bookies and policemen

Gambling Satire 1853
A pack of cards meet to debate the threatened closure of betting shops; a contemporary satire by Cruikshank

Derby Betting Ring 1844
Betting on the Derby - gentlemen ride up to the ring and place their bets man to man - all very different from the arrangements in later years !

The Betting Post
A crowd of punters at the betting post

Pari-Mutuel Betting
Racing speculators hoping to accumulate bet at a Pari- Mutuel at Longchamps, France

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"Betting: A Tapestry of Chance and Excitement" In the bustling streets of Walthamstow, Billy The Rat Catcher couldn't resist the allure of the neon frontage at the dog racing stadium. As he placed his bets, anticipation filled the air, mingling with the melodies from a jazz orchestra by the pool on board the magnificent Mauretania. James Dowsett, a seasoned bookmaker known as Turf Accountant, carefully calculated odds at Probus Horse Show in Cornwall. It was Saturday 31st April 1921 when dreams were made or shattered amidst cheers and gasps from spectators. Meanwhile, children savored ice lollies on a vibrant Balham street in Southwest London. Little did they know that even in their innocence, betting played its part in shaping their surroundings - funding such joyful moments. As evening descended upon Soho's lively alleys and dimly lit corners, whispers of wagers echoed through every establishment. On Pleasure Bent, On Pleasure Broke aptly captured both triumphs and losses experienced by those who dared to take chances. Jockeys mounted majestic horses thundered down racecourses during exhilarating contests while avid spectators cheered them on against picturesque backdrops. Their passion for betting intertwined with an age-old tradition that united communities across generations. In this world where fortunes could be won or lost overnight, Miss Jessica J. Gooch emerged victorious as she claimed her title as Miss Betting Shop winner. Hailing from Kenton near Harrow, she embodied grace and confidence amidst fierce competition. Looking back into history through St. Stephens Review Presentation Cartoon dated 17 September 1887 revealed Doncaster's enduring love affair with horse racing – an event steeped in tradition where betting thrived alongside sporting excellence. And then there was Cheltenham Jumps Festival – an annual celebration where adrenaline soared higher than ever before.