Step 1 : Introduction to the question "8. During the most of Roman times, gambling was outlawed and heavy fines and even death could result for those who breached the law, but on what occasions could the ancient Roman have a bet?"
...1. Chariot races 2. The lion bouts 3. Animal slaughters 4. Water battles Ancient Romans were allowed to place bets only on chariot races or gladitorial fights. Gambling on other occasions was illegal, but probably there were secret houses where men gambled with dice and coins.
