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It's interesting, that throughout history, gambling was thought of as a base activity carried out by the great unwashed. The soldiers and peasants gambled in the inns and streets. Yet today, the narrative has turned a full 180 degrees. many casinos will have a strict gambling dress code to the point where traditional working-class clothes are banned. In some ways, this is a form of reverse psychology. The casinos want their punters, who they know are not rich, to feel as if they were.

If you watch any famous or important horse racing event, one of the first things you'll notice is that almost everyone is dressed up to the nines. In fact, many TV sports shows will focus more on the fashion being paraded about, than on the horses in the paddock. That's because the top fashion houses pour huge sums of money into their latest collections. And what better way to gain free publicity, than to have celebrities and models showing off your wares on TV, by simply attending the races.

You have to remember that for most intents and purposes, gambling is forbidden in Japan. Horse racing is one of the very few sports you're allowed to place bets on. On race days and official public holidays, many Japanese people like to dress up smartly and make their way to the Japanese racecourses. There they will study the form cards and make very conservative wagers. It's an enjoyable day out, but the focus is more about having a pleasant time, than trying to win as much money as possible.