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If you were to inquire of a novice about the origins of gambling and games at casinos generally, they could inform you of the 16th century, or even 1 000 BC. Since I conducted my own research I am able to confirm that gambling has been around since the times of Zeus who was one of the Olympian god and I'm confident that this is the case.

According to legend, the earth was divided between hell heaven, hell, and water by Poseidon, Zeus, Hades and Zeus all in a single roll of a dice. Now I am sure of what you'll think. It's all legend. But what about archeological excavations that found dice-like shapes as far back as 40000 BC. In the Roman Empire, gambling was also extremely popular.

The story relates that the Romans were awed by the many pleasures of life whether it was dancing, winning and dining, gladiator shows or entertainment via games that involved both luck and skill. Numerous highly regarded Roman politicians had gambling debts to pay and were taught how to roll the dice in schools.

The study of history has revealed that the early Greeks were avid gamers however, they were later prohibited. Legend says that the Greeks didn't have the same self-control as the Romans and therefore the boundaries needed to be set.

Many evidence of rudimentary gambling like dice were discovered in China around 2,300 BC and before. It is China who invented the modern games of card that we play in the present. While the Koreans were the ones who created the first playing cards, it was the Chinese who perfected them with paper. Since at the time, playing cards were manufactured manually and separately, and only artistic craftsmen were able to create cards, only the richest had access to them which was why they were so popular amongst common people.

India, Ancient Persia and Mesopotamia were all cradles for games of chance. It is believed that backgammon comes derived from these regions. In the beginning, dice throwing was closely connected to divination that is the art of forecasting the future using signs made from stones, runes bones and pebbles. It was then a common game of chance that involves throwing dice.


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Most people don't realize the impact that some of the modern day games of cards and board games had on history and society. The mystery of Mah-Jong Solitaire during the Ming Dynasty, Gin Rummy in saloons of the old West and traces of Backgammon in the ancient Mesopotamia are just some of the numerous similarities between the modern games of casino and the favorites of generations across the ages. The games have evolved from prisons and palaces across the globe, and have found their way online.

Mah-jong

The game was first played by four players in 2000BC when it was still an exclusive privilege for Chinese royals. It wasn't until a few thousand years that the game began to become popular amongst the Chinese working class, but it quickly became well-known in the west.

In fact, once it reached the Chinese large numbers, it took only several decades for it to spread around the world. Its mix of skill and luck and its similarities to many western games made it accessible to America at the beginning of the 20th century. Nowadays, it's a hit the world over as a game of well-planned risks and high stakes.

Gin Rummy

In the beginning, Gin Rummy was one of the various variations of poker played in the United States of America in the 18th century. Whiskey Poker is widely considered as the beginning point for Gin Rummy. fun player games are the same, and there's even a bizarre hybrid called Gin Poker. In many countries, Gin is the common name used for this popular card game.

Solitaire

Solitaire is a single-player game, is one of the most loved games around the world. From those in true solitude to crowded casino halls both offline and online The game, which is sometimes referred to in Europe as Patience began to gain momentum in the 19th century, and has played an integral role in the world of popular culture since then.
Napoleon was thought to be an avid Solitaire player, but certain sources claim that he was a fan of other games played by card in France in the era.

Backgammon

Sleight variations of backgammon are documented across a variety of cultures over 6000 years. Even with the advent of Chess and the rise of turn-based board games has not diminished. Backgammon has been a favored board game throughout the ages. It first became available on the internet in 1992.


The intricate game quickly became popular. Rome to the pyramids, Backgammon is mentioned in some of the greatest empires of history. It also quickly became a popular activity for the working-class throughout Europe. Thomas Jefferson was known to enjoy a game of backgammon in the American office. The physical record is still in use.

These days the game is still studied. Computer software for domestic use allows you to study and test other players. It can also test your strategies.

Poker

As with the bagpipes and rugby, the history of Poker are not without controversy. Numerous nations claim that they invented the great game of poker. However, the most widely accepted version of the tale is that the game is an old French game of cards known as Bouillotte, and the name we have today for poker comes from the German game called Pochspiel, which means "to knock" .

Poker was a continuous topic in the culture of the American South. Blues, prohibition, and poker were all an integral part of Southern culture and a vital aspect of American society in Louisiana. Nowadays, online Poker is quite possibly the most popular game played by Internet players.

Gaming online is the new way to play games... Enjoy the games played by kings and peasants alike. Feel the thrill that been instrumental in shaping and destroying empires over the course of thousands of years.




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