Riddle

We are little brethren twain, arbiters of loss and gain; man to our counters run, some are made, and some undone; but men find it, to their cost, few are made, but numbers lost; though we play them tricks for ever, yet they always hope our favor.

Choose an answer

A.coins
B.cards
C.dominoes
D.dice
Hint: It's a word with 4 letters, starting with "D".

Answer

dice

Why this is the answer

A pair of dice decides fortunes at the gaming table - luck rarely favors the gambler, yet players keep hoping the dice will turn in their favor.

This riddle is filed under Long Riddles and rated Medium.

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