** "The Law Relating to Betting, Time-Bargains and Gaming" by George Herbert Stutfield is a detailed legal work from the 1800s examining the laws about gambling and betting agreements in England. It looks closely at how common law and laws passed by the government shaped what was allowed in gambling, covering things like betting locations and lottery systems. The book starts with an introduction explaining why it was written and updated, discussing changes in the laws and court cases that affected betting. It brings up important legal ideas, like the different kinds of betting agreements and the difference between legal and illegal betting activities. This sets the stage for a close investigation into the specific laws and rules that controlled gambling at the time, highlighting the difficulties courts faced in interpreting these rules. **
The law relating to betting, time-bargains and gaming
By George Herbert Stutfield
** Discover a world where the turn of a card or the spin of a wheel could lead to legal battles, as this book carefully analyzes the laws and consequences surrounding the risky business of 19th-century betting and gaming.
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