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Poker is one of the most famous and widely played card games in the USA and in other parts of the world. There are many misconceptions and prejudices surrounding the game especially as it involves betting. However, there are some interesting facts about poker.
The rules and way it is played today has evolved over time. In the present time poker is played both in person and online. In the United States the first literary reference of the game was found in the 1830s. So, it is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 19th century.
It is popularly believed to have evolved from a 16th century game known as ‘Primero’ played in Spain and Italy. Primero too involved gambling as poker. However, poker is also known to have been influenced by a number of different other card games. Persian card games like Ganjifa and French card games like Poque and Brelan are famous for their influence on poker.
The craze and popularity of poker can be attributed to the fact that it is relatively easy to access. Moreover, it is an easy-to-learn game that has managed to enthrall players over centuries. Moreover, the online version of the game allows players to enjoy the game at the comfort of their living room. Let’s check out some more interesting facts about poker.
Well poker is played by millions of players but very few people are aware of some unknown facts about poker. Here are some fascinating facts about poker.
Poker has survived the taste of times and is considered to continue for years to come by many scholars. Even though the game evolved in the early 19th century in the United States the game has a long history. According to some scholars, the game evolved from other games that date back to 10th-century China. Others find traces of the game in other forms back in 16th century Persia.
Another interesting fact about poker is that it is played in a number of different ways. Many have the misconception that poker is a single game. But the fact is that there broadly 12 types of poker game. However, there are innumerable poker types that are not known by all. Texas Hold’Em is an extremely popular variant available online. Other popular variants offered by other famous sites are Omaha Poker, Pineapple Poker, Chinese Poker and Badugi Poker.
The first online poker game was played by a small company called Planer Poker. It was launched on January 1, 1998 and played on a browser. It was a revolutionary move in poker history. Earlier to this poker was only accessible in the casinos which restricted many poker enthusiasts to enjoy the game.
However, with the introduction of online poker betting it became accessible by everyone. Anyone could participate in the game using a computer and internet connection anytime from anywhere. Moreover, poker online tournaments were started by many online platforms. As a result, online poker has evolved as a multi-billion dollar industry.
The biggest poker prize was awarded to a non-professional player Jamie Gold in the 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournament. The prize value of the win was $12 million. Gold won the prize against a cohort of 8,773 players.
The next big win was recorded in 2019. Professional player Justin Bonomo won the largest single tournament cash prize in the entire history of the game. The game was played in WSOP Big One for One Drop and the prize money won was $10 million. Some of the other greatest poker players of all time are Phil Ivey, Erik Seidel, Phil Hellmuth and so on.
It is well known that poker games can last for hours but the longest poker game lasts for eight years. Bird Cage Theatre in Tombstone hosted the longest poker game. It started in 1881 and continued till 1889. Players from all over the United States took part in the game and spent days in the theater playing poker.
Hopefully the above discussed five interesting facts about poker will prove fascinating to you. Poker is one of the most consistently played gambling games across the globe. There are over 100 million poker players mostly from the USA but also from France, China, Brazil and the UK. Some scholars are of the opinion that poker can be a good exercise that teaches you decision-making skills.
John von Neumann was a 20th century polymath, the father of the computer was also a poker player. He remarked that poker offers valuable insights of decision making and the skill to navigate life challenges strategically.
As the Paris 2024 Olympic event is underway, you can watch athletes participate in various types of games. Throughout the history of the Olympics, many games have been played. While some games have been excluded, the Olympic administration continues to include a few new games. People across the world watch the Olympic events with much enthusiasm since multiple countries participate in this sporting event.
While people cheer for their favorite athletes and watch the games, Olympic events have also indulged in various controversies. Besides the games that are commonly known, the event has featured some weird games. Here, in the following section, find the top five weirdest games in the history of Olympic events.
In the 1904 Olympics, hosted in St. Louis, the divers were judged by far they floated without moving for 60 seconds. The winner of this event was an American athlete, Paul Dickey. He plunged around 62 feet and floated ahead of other participants. However, this sporting event received criticism from many athletes. Leading news agencies like the New York Times had criticized the event. Eventually, the event was dropped from the next Olympics.
This is a popular and traditional sport in Norway. The event includes horses and dogs, which will drag a skier on a snowy oval track. Skijoring was introduced in the 1928 Olympics' main event. The Swiss contestant dominated this event and won the gold medal. Since the event requires minimal human skills, it has been omitted from the Olympics in the following years. Sources say that Pierre de Coubertin, the founding father of the Olympics, personally wanted to withdraw this sport from the event.
Do you know that firefighting was included as an Olympic sport in 1990? Firefighting as a sport sounds weird itself. Isn't it? A fire was staged for this event, and competitors had to control the fire. A Portuguese firefighting volunteer stood first in this event. Sighting the potential life threat to the contestants, this event was dropped from the Olympics in the subsequent years.
A blood-boiling event featuring live pigeon shooting made an appearance in the 1990 Olympic Games. The contestant who killed the highest number of pigeons was declared the first-place holder. More than 300 pigeons were killed on that day. Following mass criticism from many sections of society, the live pigeon shooting event was dropped from the following Olympic events.
This is another shooting game, though people thankfully did not have to shoot the real deer. Instead of real deer, cardboard cutouts were used to move from one place to another. The participants had to shoot the cutout to score points. Introduced in the 1908 London Olympics, the event became popular. However, this event did not last for long since other shooting events took over. The last appearance made by this event was in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
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