Archives, Places Understanding gambling history: a practical guide Owen Gaines August 23, 2026 Owen Gaines Owen Gaines is a professional poker player and author who has played an estimated ten million hands and written four poker strategy books. This Gambling History report examines gambling history with practical context, clear definitions, and useful evidence for readers. Filed under: Archives, Places Tags: How-to, Opinion ←What current research says about historic casinos Common assumptions about archival discoveries worth reconsidering→