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Why Monaco citizens can't gamble at Monte Carlo casinos

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The royal family built a gambling mecca to drain the wallets of wealthy foreigners while strictly forbidding their own citizens from losing a dime. The locals aren't even allowed to set foot inside the gaming rooms, ensuring that the house always wins with other people's money.

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