/*!
Waypoints - 4.0.1
Copyright © 2011-2016 Caleb Troughton
Licensed under the MIT license.
https://github.com/imakewebthings/waypoints/blob/master/licenses.txt
*/
(function() {
  'use strict'

  var keyCounter = 0
  var allWaypoints = {}

  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/waypoint */
  function Waypoint(options) {
    if (!options) {
      throw new Error('No options passed to Waypoint constructor')
    }
    if (!options.element) {
      throw new Error('No element option passed to Waypoint constructor')
    }
    if (!options.handler) {
      throw new Error('No handler option passed to Waypoint constructor')
    }

    this.key = 'waypoint-' + keyCounter
    this.options = Waypoint.Adapter.extend({}, Waypoint.defaults, options)
    this.element = this.options.element
    this.adapter = new Waypoint.Adapter(this.element)
    this.callback = options.handler
    this.axis = this.options.horizontal ? 'horizontal' : 'vertical'
    this.enabled = this.options.enabled
    this.triggerPoint = null
    this.group = Waypoint.Group.findOrCreate({
      name: this.options.group,
      axis: this.axis
    })
    this.context = Waypoint.Context.findOrCreateByElement(this.options.context)

    if (Waypoint.offsetAliases[this.options.offset]) {
      this.options.offset = Waypoint.offsetAliases[this.options.offset]
    }
    this.group.add(this)
    this.context.add(this)
    allWaypoints[this.key] = this
    keyCounter += 1
  }

  /* Private */
  Waypoint.prototype.queueTrigger = function(direction) {
    this.group.queueTrigger(this, direction)
  }

  /* Private */
  Waypoint.prototype.trigger = function(args) {
    if (!this.enabled) {
      return
    }
    if (this.callback) {
      this.callback.apply(this, args)
    }
  }

  /* Public */
  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/destroy */
  Waypoint.prototype.destroy = function() {
    this.context.remove(this)
    this.group.remove(this)
    delete allWaypoints[this.key]
  }

  /* Public */
  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/disable */
  Waypoint.prototype.disable = function() {
    this.enabled = false
    return this
  }

  /* Public */
  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/enable */
  Waypoint.prototype.enable = function() {
    this.context.refresh()
    this.enabled = true
    return this
  }

  /* Public */
  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/next */
  Waypoint.prototype.next = function() {
    return this.group.next(this)
  }

  /* Public */
  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/previous */
  Waypoint.prototype.previous = function() {
    return this.group.previous(this)
  }

  /* Private */
  Waypoint.invokeAll = function(method) {
    var allWaypointsArray = []
    for (var waypointKey in allWaypoints) {
      allWaypointsArray.push(allWaypoints[waypointKey])
    }
    for (var i = 0, end = allWaypointsArray.length; i < end; i++) {
      allWaypointsArray[i][method]()
    }
  }

  /* Public */
  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/destroy-all */
  Waypoint.destroyAll = function() {
    Waypoint.invokeAll('destroy')
  }

  /* Public */
  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/disable-all */
  Waypoint.disableAll = function() {
    Waypoint.invokeAll('disable')
  }

  /* Public */
  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/enable-all */
  Waypoint.enableAll = function() {
    Waypoint.Context.refreshAll()
    for (var waypointKey in allWaypoints) {
      allWaypoints[waypointKey].enabled = true
    }
    return this
  }

  /* Public */
  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/refresh-all */
  Waypoint.refreshAll = function() {
    Waypoint.Context.refreshAll()
  }

  /* Public */
  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/viewport-height */
  Waypoint.viewportHeight = function() {
    return window.innerHeight || document.documentElement.clientHeight
  }

  /* Public */
  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/viewport-width */
  Waypoint.viewportWidth = function() {
    return document.documentElement.clientWidth
  }

  Waypoint.adapters = []

  Waypoint.defaults = {
    context: window,
    continuous: true,
    enabled: true,
    group: 'default',
    horizontal: false,
    offset: 0
  }

  Waypoint.offsetAliases = {
    'bottom-in-view': function() {
      return this.context.innerHeight() - this.adapter.outerHeight()
    },
    'right-in-view': function() {
      return this.context.innerWidth() - this.adapter.outerWidth()
    }
  }

  window.Waypoint = Waypoint
}())
;(function() {
  'use strict'

  function requestAnimationFrameShim(callback) {
    window.setTimeout(callback, 1000 / 60)
  }

  var keyCounter = 0
  var contexts = {}
  var Waypoint = window.Waypoint
  var oldWindowLoad = window.onload

  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/context */
  function Context(element) {
    this.element = element
    this.Adapter = Waypoint.Adapter
    this.adapter = new this.Adapter(element)
    this.key = 'waypoint-context-' + keyCounter
    this.didScroll = false
    this.didResize = false
    this.oldScroll = {
      x: this.adapter.scrollLeft(),
      y: this.adapter.scrollTop()
    }
    this.waypoints = {
      vertical: {},
      horizontal: {}
    }

    element.waypointContextKey = this.key
    contexts[element.waypointContextKey] = this
    keyCounter += 1
    if (!Waypoint.windowContext) {
      Waypoint.windowContext = true
      Waypoint.windowContext = new Context(window)
    }

    this.createThrottledScrollHandler()
    this.createThrottledResizeHandler()
  }

  /* Private */
  Context.prototype.add = function(waypoint) {
    var axis = waypoint.options.horizontal ? 'horizontal' : 'vertical'
    this.waypoints[axis][waypoint.key] = waypoint
    this.refresh()
  }

  /* Private */
  Context.prototype.checkEmpty = function() {
    var horizontalEmpty = this.Adapter.isEmptyObject(this.waypoints.horizontal)
    var verticalEmpty = this.Adapter.isEmptyObject(this.waypoints.vertical)
    var isWindow = this.element == this.element.window
    if (horizontalEmpty && verticalEmpty && !isWindow) {
      this.adapter.off('.waypoints')
      delete contexts[this.key]
    }
  }

  /* Private */
  Context.prototype.createThrottledResizeHandler = function() {
    var self = this

    function resizeHandler() {
      self.handleResize()
      self.didResize = false
    }

    this.adapter.on('resize.waypoints', function() {
      if (!self.didResize) {
        self.didResize = true
        Waypoint.requestAnimationFrame(resizeHandler)
      }
    })
  }

  /* Private */
  Context.prototype.createThrottledScrollHandler = function() {
    var self = this
    function scrollHandler() {
      self.handleScroll()
      self.didScroll = false
    }

    this.adapter.on('scroll.waypoints', function() {
      if (!self.didScroll || Waypoint.isTouch) {
        self.didScroll = true
        Waypoint.requestAnimationFrame(scrollHandler)
      }
    })
  }

  /* Private */
  Context.prototype.handleResize = function() {
    Waypoint.Context.refreshAll()
  }

  /* Private */
  Context.prototype.handleScroll = function() {
    var triggeredGroups = {}
    var axes = {
      horizontal: {
        newScroll: this.adapter.scrollLeft(),
        oldScroll: this.oldScroll.x,
        forward: 'right',
        backward: 'left'
      },
      vertical: {
        newScroll: this.adapter.scrollTop(),
        oldScroll: this.oldScroll.y,
        forward: 'down',
        backward: 'up'
      }
    }

    for (var axisKey in axes) {
      var axis = axes[axisKey]
      var isForward = axis.newScroll > axis.oldScroll
      var direction = isForward ? axis.forward : axis.backward

      for (var waypointKey in this.waypoints[axisKey]) {
        var waypoint = this.waypoints[axisKey][waypointKey]
        if (waypoint.triggerPoint === null) {
          continue
        }
        var wasBeforeTriggerPoint = axis.oldScroll < waypoint.triggerPoint
        var nowAfterTriggerPoint = axis.newScroll >= waypoint.triggerPoint
        var crossedForward = wasBeforeTriggerPoint && nowAfterTriggerPoint
        var crossedBackward = !wasBeforeTriggerPoint && !nowAfterTriggerPoint
        if (crossedForward || crossedBackward) {
          waypoint.queueTrigger(direction)
          triggeredGroups[waypoint.group.id] = waypoint.group
        }
      }
    }

    for (var groupKey in triggeredGroups) {
      triggeredGroups[groupKey].flushTriggers()
    }

    this.oldScroll = {
      x: axes.horizontal.newScroll,
      y: axes.vertical.newScroll
    }
  }

  /* Private */
  Context.prototype.innerHeight = function() {
    /*eslint-disable eqeqeq */
    if (this.element == this.element.window) {
      return Waypoint.viewportHeight()
    }
    /*eslint-enable eqeqeq */
    return this.adapter.innerHeight()
  }

  /* Private */
  Context.prototype.remove = function(waypoint) {
    delete this.waypoints[waypoint.axis][waypoint.key]
    this.checkEmpty()
  }

  /* Private */
  Context.prototype.innerWidth = function() {
    /*eslint-disable eqeqeq */
    if (this.element == this.element.window) {
      return Waypoint.viewportWidth()
    }
    /*eslint-enable eqeqeq */
    return this.adapter.innerWidth()
  }

  /* Public */
  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/context-destroy */
  Context.prototype.destroy = function() {
    var allWaypoints = []
    for (var axis in this.waypoints) {
      for (var waypointKey in this.waypoints[axis]) {
        allWaypoints.push(this.waypoints[axis][waypointKey])
      }
    }
    for (var i = 0, end = allWaypoints.length; i < end; i++) {
      allWaypoints[i].destroy()
    }
  }

  /* Public */
  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/context-refresh */
  Context.prototype.refresh = function() {
    /*eslint-disable eqeqeq */
    var isWindow = this.element == this.element.window
    /*eslint-enable eqeqeq */
    var contextOffset = isWindow ? undefined : this.adapter.offset()
    var triggeredGroups = {}
    var axes

    this.handleScroll()
    axes = {
      horizontal: {
        contextOffset: isWindow ? 0 : contextOffset.left,
        contextScroll: isWindow ? 0 : this.oldScroll.x,
        contextDimension: this.innerWidth(),
        oldScroll: this.oldScroll.x,
        forward: 'right',
        backward: 'left',
        offsetProp: 'left'
      },
      vertical: {
        contextOffset: isWindow ? 0 : contextOffset.top,
        contextScroll: isWindow ? 0 : this.oldScroll.y,
        contextDimension: this.innerHeight(),
        oldScroll: this.oldScroll.y,
        forward: 'down',
        backward: 'up',
        offsetProp: 'top'
      }
    }

    for (var axisKey in axes) {
      var axis = axes[axisKey]
      for (var waypointKey in this.waypoints[axisKey]) {
        var waypoint = this.waypoints[axisKey][waypointKey]
        var adjustment = waypoint.options.offset
        var oldTriggerPoint = waypoint.triggerPoint
        var elementOffset = 0
        var freshWaypoint = oldTriggerPoint == null
        var contextModifier, wasBeforeScroll, nowAfterScroll
        var triggeredBackward, triggeredForward

        if (waypoint.element !== waypoint.element.window) {
          elementOffset = waypoint.adapter.offset()[axis.offsetProp]
        }

        if (typeof adjustment === 'function') {
          adjustment = adjustment.apply(waypoint)
        }
        else if (typeof adjustment === 'string') {
          adjustment = parseFloat(adjustment)
          if (waypoint.options.offset.indexOf('%') > - 1) {
            adjustment = Math.ceil(axis.contextDimension * adjustment / 100)
          }
        }

        contextModifier = axis.contextScroll - axis.contextOffset
        waypoint.triggerPoint = Math.floor(elementOffset + contextModifier - adjustment)
        wasBeforeScroll = oldTriggerPoint < axis.oldScroll
        nowAfterScroll = waypoint.triggerPoint >= axis.oldScroll
        triggeredBackward = wasBeforeScroll && nowAfterScroll
        triggeredForward = !wasBeforeScroll && !nowAfterScroll

        if (!freshWaypoint && triggeredBackward) {
          waypoint.queueTrigger(axis.backward)
          triggeredGroups[waypoint.group.id] = waypoint.group
        }
        else if (!freshWaypoint && triggeredForward) {
          waypoint.queueTrigger(axis.forward)
          triggeredGroups[waypoint.group.id] = waypoint.group
        }
        else if (freshWaypoint && axis.oldScroll >= waypoint.triggerPoint) {
          waypoint.queueTrigger(axis.forward)
          triggeredGroups[waypoint.group.id] = waypoint.group
        }
      }
    }

    Waypoint.requestAnimationFrame(function() {
      for (var groupKey in triggeredGroups) {
        triggeredGroups[groupKey].flushTriggers()
      }
    })

    return this
  }

  /* Private */
  Context.findOrCreateByElement = function(element) {
    return Context.findByElement(element) || new Context(element)
  }

  /* Private */
  Context.refreshAll = function() {
    for (var contextId in contexts) {
      contexts[contextId].refresh()
    }
  }

  /* Public */
  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/context-find-by-element */
  Context.findByElement = function(element) {
    return contexts[element.waypointContextKey]
  }

  window.onload = function() {
    if (oldWindowLoad) {
      oldWindowLoad()
    }
    Context.refreshAll()
  }


  Waypoint.requestAnimationFrame = function(callback) {
    var requestFn = window.requestAnimationFrame ||
      window.mozRequestAnimationFrame ||
      window.webkitRequestAnimationFrame ||
      requestAnimationFrameShim
    requestFn.call(window, callback)
  }
  Waypoint.Context = Context
}())
;(function() {
  'use strict'

  function byTriggerPoint(a, b) {
    return a.triggerPoint - b.triggerPoint
  }

  function byReverseTriggerPoint(a, b) {
    return b.triggerPoint - a.triggerPoint
  }

  var groups = {
    vertical: {},
    horizontal: {}
  }
  var Waypoint = window.Waypoint

  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/group */
  function Group(options) {
    this.name = options.name
    this.axis = options.axis
    this.id = this.name + '-' + this.axis
    this.waypoints = []
    this.clearTriggerQueues()
    groups[this.axis][this.name] = this
  }

  /* Private */
  Group.prototype.add = function(waypoint) {
    this.waypoints.push(waypoint)
  }

  /* Private */
  Group.prototype.clearTriggerQueues = function() {
    this.triggerQueues = {
      up: [],
      down: [],
      left: [],
      right: []
    }
  }

  /* Private */
  Group.prototype.flushTriggers = function() {
    for (var direction in this.triggerQueues) {
      var waypoints = this.triggerQueues[direction]
      var reverse = direction === 'up' || direction === 'left'
      waypoints.sort(reverse ? byReverseTriggerPoint : byTriggerPoint)
      for (var i = 0, end = waypoints.length; i < end; i += 1) {
        var waypoint = waypoints[i]
        if (waypoint.options.continuous || i === waypoints.length - 1) {
          waypoint.trigger([direction])
        }
      }
    }
    this.clearTriggerQueues()
  }

  /* Private */
  Group.prototype.next = function(waypoint) {
    this.waypoints.sort(byTriggerPoint)
    var index = Waypoint.Adapter.inArray(waypoint, this.waypoints)
    var isLast = index === this.waypoints.length - 1
    return isLast ? null : this.waypoints[index + 1]
  }

  /* Private */
  Group.prototype.previous = function(waypoint) {
    this.waypoints.sort(byTriggerPoint)
    var index = Waypoint.Adapter.inArray(waypoint, this.waypoints)
    return index ? this.waypoints[index - 1] : null
  }

  /* Private */
  Group.prototype.queueTrigger = function(waypoint, direction) {
    this.triggerQueues[direction].push(waypoint)
  }

  /* Private */
  Group.prototype.remove = function(waypoint) {
    var index = Waypoint.Adapter.inArray(waypoint, this.waypoints)
    if (index > -1) {
      this.waypoints.splice(index, 1)
    }
  }

  /* Public */
  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/first */
  Group.prototype.first = function() {
    return this.waypoints[0]
  }

  /* Public */
  /* http://imakewebthings.com/waypoints/api/last */
  Group.prototype.last = function() {
    return this.waypoints[this.waypoints.length - 1]
  }

  /* Private */
  Group.findOrCreate = function(options) {
    return groups[options.axis][options.name] || new Group(options)
  }

  Waypoint.Group = Group
}())
;(function() {
  'use strict'

  var $ = window.jQuery
  var Waypoint = window.Waypoint

  function JQueryAdapter(element) {
    this.$element = $(element)
  }

  $.each([
    'innerHeight',
    'innerWidth',
    'off',
    'offset',
    'on',
    'outerHeight',
    'outerWidth',
    'scrollLeft',
    'scrollTop'
  ], function(i, method) {
    JQueryAdapter.prototype[method] = function() {
      var args = Array.prototype.slice.call(arguments)
      return this.$element[method].apply(this.$element, args)
    }
  })

  $.each([
    'extend',
    'inArray',
    'isEmptyObject'
  ], function(i, method) {
    JQueryAdapter[method] = $[method]
  })

  Waypoint.adapters.push({
    name: 'jquery',
    Adapter: JQueryAdapter
  })
  Waypoint.Adapter = JQueryAdapter
}())
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  'use strict'

  var Waypoint = window.Waypoint

  function createExtension(framework) {
    return function() {
      var waypoints = []
      var overrides = arguments[0]

      if (framework.isFunction(arguments[0])) {
        overrides = framework.extend({}, arguments[1])
        overrides.handler = arguments[0]
      }

      this.each(function() {
        var options = framework.extend({}, overrides, {
          element: this
        })
        if (typeof options.context === 'string') {
          options.context = framework(this).closest(options.context)[0]
        }
        waypoints.push(new Waypoint(options))
      })

      return waypoints
    }
  }

  if (window.jQuery) {
    window.jQuery.fn.elementorWaypoint = createExtension(window.jQuery)
  }
  if (window.Zepto) {
    window.Zepto.fn.elementorWaypoint = createExtension(window.Zepto)
  }
}())
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																			<h1 class="entry-title">The Ancient Foundations of Casino Gaming: Tracing Origins from Ancient Egypt</h1>

									
				
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															<h2 class="entry-title fusion-post-title">The Ancient Foundations of Casino Gaming: Tracing Origins from Ancient Egypt</h2>										<div class="post-content">
				<p>Casino games have long been intertwined with human history, evolving from simple pastime activities to complex forms of entertainment and gambling that define modern gaming culture. While today’s casinos are often associated with Las Vegas or Macau, their roots stretch back thousands of years, deeply embedded in the social and spiritual fabric of ancient civilizations. Understanding the heritage of such games provides not only historical context but also insights into the enduring human fascination with chance and luck.</p>
<h2>Historical Context: The Role of Gambling in Ancient Societies</h2>
<p>Ancient societies across the world have documented references to games of chance, many of which share similarities with contemporary casino staples. These activities served purposes beyond mere entertainment — they often had religious, ceremonial, or societal significance. For example, the Greeks and Romans engaged in various dice games that mimicked notions of fate and divine will, with some sources suggesting that gambling was considered both sacred and taboo in different contexts.</p>
<p>But perhaps the most intriguing origin story comes from ancient Egypt, where archaeological findings reveal that gambling and gaming were prevalent in the Nile Valley, dating back to the New Kingdom period (circa 1570-1069 BC). Artifacts such as dice carved from bones or ivory have been uncovered in tombs and temples, indicating their importance in both daily life and religious rituals.</p>
<h2>The Significance of Ancient Egyptian Casino Games</h2>
<p>While the term «casino» as it&#8217;s understood today is a relatively modern construct, the underlying concept—games involving chance—has roots in ancient Egyptian practices. These could be considered proto-casino games, serving as precursor activities that laid the groundwork for formalised gambling establishments centuries later.</p>
<h3>Evidence from Archaeological Finds</h3>
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<th>Artifact</th>
<th>Description</th>
<th>Significance</th>
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<td>Bone Dice</td>
<td>Small cubes with marked or unmarked faces, used for gaming and divination.</td>
<td>Indicate early use of chance-based games in ritual contexts.</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jar of Tokens</td>
<td>Small gaming tokens and counters found in tombs, possibly used for betting.</td>
<td>Suggests a social or gambling aspect to leisure activities.</td>
</tr>
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<td>Wall Murals</td>
<td>Depictions of people engaged in gaming and dice throwing.</td>
<td>Highlights the cultural presence of these activities in ritual and leisure.</td>
</tr>
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</table>
<p><em>For further insights into the specifics of these ancient games, see this detailed exploration of <a href="https://le-pharao.com/" title="Ancient Egyptian casino games">ancient Egyptian casino games</a>.</em></p>
<h2>Evolution from Rituals to Recreational Play</h2>
<p>The transition from sacred to secular contexts involved a gradual shift where game pieces and results started to be associated more with entertainment than divine intervention. During the Ptolemaic period, gambling became more explicitly connected with leisure spaces, eventually influencing later medieval and modern gambling practices. The legacy of Egyptian dice and gaming tokens echo in today’s poker chips, dice, and roulette wheels.</p>
<h3>Profound Cultural Impact</h3>
<p>Despite the evolution of gambling into a regulated industry, the core human elements remain unchanged: the thrill of risk, the hope for luck, and the social bonds formed through shared play. Recognising the ancient roots—specifically the culture-rich context of Egypt—adds a layer of depth to our appreciation of modern casino games.</p>
<h2>Modern Reflections and Preservation of Ancient Gaming Heritage</h2>
<p>Today, efforts by cultural historians and archaeologists attempt to preserve and interpret these ancient gaming artifacts. Online resources and digital archives often incorporate high-resolution imagery and contextual analyses, making the story accessible worldwide. An excellent example of expert scholarship and historical detail can be found at this dedicated platform, which examines the interplay between ancient practices and modern gaming.</p>
<blockquote><p>
  «Understanding the roots of gambling in Egyptian history reveals not only fascinating cultural insights but also underscores our shared human pursuit of luck, risk, and entertainment that spans millennia.»
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