Casinos, much like classic art, carry a rich and varied history. Since the opening of the first casino in Venice, Italy, in 1638, gaming establishments have woven themselves into global culture, shaping everything from high-stakes gambling to everyday memorabilia. Few images, however, have captured the American imagination as completely as Cassius Marcellus Coolidge’s Dogs and Poker s... https://auctiondaily.com/news/the-story-behind-the-two-dogs-playing-poker-paintings-auction-sale-3/