Summary:
- Gambling has been a part of human behavior since the Ice Age, over 10,000 years ago. Ancient humans likely gambled with items like animal bones, shells, or other objects.
- Gambling may have evolved as a way for humans to make decisions and assess risk, which was important for survival in the harsh environments of the Ice Age.
- Gambling is a universal human behavior that has been found in cultures around the world, suggesting it serves an important psychological or social function for people.