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The game of poker is deeply woven into the cultural fabric of casinos and competitive gambling.
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It is generally agreed that modern poker is a fascinating amalgamation of European and Middle Eastern influences.
+Where Did Poker Originate? +
Many historians believe poker's earliest ancestor is a 10th-century Chinese domino-card game played by emperors.
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In the melting pot of New Orleans, the game was anglicized to "Poker" and began its American evolution.
+Early American poker was played with only 20 cardsThe flush was introduced shortly after the 52-card deckThe draw was added to improve the strategy of the game +The Game of the American Frontier +
The game became the absolute favorite pastime of riverboat gamblers, traders, and travelers in the 19th century.
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This era cemented the game's gritty, romanticized image of outlaws, cowboys, and high-stakes shootouts over cards.
+The World Series of Poker and the Internet Age +
Everything changed in 1970 when the legendary Binion's Horseshoe Casino launched the first World Series of Poker (WSOP).
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The true explosion occurred in 2003 when amateur Chris Moneymaker won the WSOP Main Event after qualifying online.
+DecadeMilestoneResult1970First WSOPLegitimized competitive poker2003Moneymaker WinThe Online Poker Boom +
From ancient Persian courts to glowing digital screens, poker has proven to be the ultimate survivor of [casino](http://www.eyeoo.com/read-blog/15414_basikos-odhgos-gia-online-casino-pws-na-kanete-ta-prwta-sas-bhmata.html) games.
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