History of poker

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Poker originated in the United States during the late 18th century, drawing on earlier European card games such as the French poque, the German pochen, and the English game brag. By the early 19th century, poker had spread throughout the Mississippi River region and became associated with riverboat gambling and frontier culture. During the 19th century, the game evolved through adoption of the 52-card deck and the introduction of variants such as draw poker, stud poker, and community card poker. Poker became increasingly popular in casinos and popular culture during the 20th century, particularly after the establishment of the World Series of Poker in 1970. The legalization of hold'em and Omaha in California and the expansion of casino gaming on Native American lands during the late 1980s further increased the game's popularity in the United States. At the beginning of the 21st century, poker experienced a major increase in international popularity driven by online poker, televised tournaments...

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