The Evolution of Casino Card Games
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The first playing cards were found in ancient China. Europe didn't see their first pack of cards until the 1370's. The cards are used in many popular games like Blackjack and Poker.
Originally playing cards would display images of animals, plants, birds and flowers. Four main suits were developed around 1500. In the 1800s, playing card designs were simplified and cheaper to print.
Blackjack is one of the most popular casino games of all time. It is played with one to eight cards and is usually played using 52 cards. The game was first played in French casinos around 1700. Vingt-et-Un gained popularity in the 18th century in American casinos. In the 20th Century, it became more commonly known as Blackjack.
Poker is a card game that originated in North America. It was introduced to Europe in 1871 after Queen Victoria asked to learn the rules. The World Series of Poker was broadcast on television in 1970. Poker became popular on online casinos in 1996. . ... In the 1800s, English-speaking settlers in America adapted features of the game to create what’s now known as Poker.
