Poker (1810)

Poker (e.g. Texas hold’em, Five-card draw)

Poker is a card game that originated in the United States during the early 19th century, drawing its name and basic concept from much earlier European games. The exact origins of poker are unclear, but it may have originated from a 16th-century Persian card game known as As Nas. Later, the French game of poque, which used a 20-card deck, was brought to the United States by French colonists and is considered by most modern historians of poker to be the forerunner of poker. Poker became a favorite pastime in small town saloons and on Mississippi River boats, making its way through Middle America and to the West along with settlers and adventurers.

Why is Poker (e.g. Texas hold’em, Five-card draw) Popular?

Poker is a popular game worldwide and has evolved to include its own culture, stories, literature, and characters. It is a game of skill, strategy, and luck that has been enjoyed by people from various cultures for more than ten centuries. The game has transitioned from a game played in back rooms with cheating always a possibility to a game played out in front of cameras in casinos around the world.

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