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The History Of Poker Chips

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The History Of Poker Chips

In a recent post, I talked about how you can start your own home game. One of the requisites of doing this however, is having the right equipment and what is the most vital piece of equipment for poker? Chips, poker chips that is. For the uninitiated, once you’ve seen poker chips (even on TV), they’re all the same. For the enthusiast though, each poker chip set is different and he has his certain preferences regarding this matter. Let’s take a look at the basics of poker chips so that you can pick out the perfect set to start your...

How Poker Developed Over The Ages

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How Poker Developed Over The Ages

Historians can’t quite agree how the game of poker emerged. They think the name of the game may have originated from the French word “poque”, a variation of the German “pochen” or “to knock” or “to brag”. This may refer to how bluffing is an integral part of the game—you pretend to have great cards, you play with your opponent’s mind. Poker is as much a matter of skill as a strategic air of arrogance; it is psychological warfare. The game itself may have been related to the ancient Persian game called “nas”. French immigrants who had settled in New...