A BREAKDOWN OF THE POKER HISTORY
No matter if you are a veteran gambler or someone new to poker, there are chances that you have at least some knowledge of the rules. Poker is one of the most loved and trusted ways to gamble. It can be played at the table or online, and you can also play against friends or strangers. What is the history of poker and how did it become so popular?
Origins
A lot of debate and discussion surrounds how far back it is possible to trace the beginnings for the poker we all love. There are many early forms of poker, and historians have made comparisons. As Nas, an ancient Persia game, can be traced back to the 16th Century. Domino-style card games from China can also be linked back to the 10th Century.
But these links are not strong enough. Many of the key components that go into the modern version can still be found in games which were popularized in Europe. Examples include the Spanish primero (16th Century) and bluffing. The French game poque (17th Century) and the German pochen. While there are many variations of primero, you can also find them in Spain and Italy. There's even the British game brag. But poker would truly take root in America.
New Orleans
There is much debate over the origins and history of poker. However, historians agree the first time that poker was actually played was in Louisiana in early 19th century. French settlers settled in Louisiana and began to mix with English-speaking colonists. They needed to have fun, so they started playing games of chance. Poker was an anglicized term that was almost certainly derived form poque. New rules were developed and each player took five cards. Joe Cowell, an English actor and poker expert, wrote the first ever written account of poker in 1829. It was then that the 52 card deck became a common feature in 1834.
How did poker become so popular in the United States? New Orleans was a major transport hub and people carried the game along as they traveled through the city. Many of the modern features of the game, including the flush draw, are introduced here. The game was played by both soldiers from the north and the southern parts of the country during the American Civil War. A whole host of innovations were introduced. After the war, poker was a common fixture in the saloons.
A global phenomenon
The card game was so popular that Americans started to tell America about it in the 1870s. Robert C. Schenck (American minister to the United Kingdom) wrote down the rules for poker in 1871. His instructions were later printed and circulated in a rule book. Poker became very popular in Europe after the arrival in World War I of American soldiers. You can see evidence of poker's popularity in the UK by looking at this list. This list will also help you identify the most popular and trusted online gambling sites if you are unable to make it on the casino floor.
In the United States, innovation was happening quickly. Stud poker was discovered in 1864 by cowboy country. Texas Hold-'em is usually cited as having emerged around 1925. The World Series of Poker would be the first step in poker's evolution in America. As poker became more popular, certain players were bound to become famous. This is why Benny Binion (a former gambling criminal) decided to organize a Las Vegas event that brought together some of the biggest names in the game. The World Series of Poker began with just six players in 1970. Over time, more people were able to afford the $10,000 entry fee and the event grew. It was first televised in 1973. But, in 2002, the pocket cam, which allows the viewer to view the players' cards, made televised poker a reality. A Brief History of Poker
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