While no one knows exactly where poker came from, there were several forms of what could be considered poker games as early as the 16th century. It seems that it may have begun in Europe and Persia. However, it wasn’t until poker hit the United States that it really became popular. In the early 1800s, New Orleans pioneered the game of poker in the United States. Before the Civil War began, it quickly spread throughout the West. Because of the … Continue reading →