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The big deal behind the origins of poker
Did you know that one of the most popular casino games in the world dates back centuries?
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Poker is one of the most popular card games on the planet. In fact, according to the World Poker Tour (WPT), there are around 60 million poker players in the United States alone and more than 100 million worldwide. A game of strategy where bluff plays a key role, poker is not for the faint of heart. But for those able to hold their nerve, the financial rewards can be astonishing. And here's the big deal: poker's origins date back centuries!
Click and shuffle through for a brief history of this complex casino game.
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