When people think about casinos in the United Kingdom, they often picture modern, regulated venues with professional tables, security, and a clear set of consumer protections. What’s less widely known is how long the UK has been experimenting with casino-style play—and how the earliest “casinos” were often something else entirely: private clubs, discreet gaming rooms, or members-only venues shaped by changing social tastes and emerging regulation.This is the under-told history of the UK’s first [...]