Tag: Gambling History
In the realm of poker and casino gaming, the poker chip stands as a symbol steeped in history. More than mere tools of the game, these chips are the bearers of a rich cultural legacy, tracing a lineage through the annals of gambling history—from the days of gold dust and nuggets exchanged by frontier gamblers […]
If you were asked to name the world’s oldest casino, what would be your answer? One of Vegas’ mega-resorts like the Bellagio and the Wynn? One with more historical significance, like Monaco’s Monte Carlo? Truth is, none of those are correct. The record-holding establishment hails from Venice, which is only natural considering Italy was the […]
Every year, more than 7 million tourists take selfies before one particular building in Monaco. That place is none other than the Casino de Monte-Carlo, one of the world’s oldest and most prominent casinos. It’s the crown jewel of Monaco, and the reason the country is considered one of the world’s “gambling meccas.” While the […]
Las Vegas has cemented itself as the world’s most iconic gambling city. Even though places like Macau make more money, there’s no doubt that Las Vegas is more recognizable. “Sin City” has become a fixture of popular culture, being depicted in countless songs, movies, and other forms of media. Despite being a relatively young city, […]
Poker is one of the world’s most popular games, and there are plenty of reasons. It has a rich history dating back to a 10th-century Chinese domino game and the 16th-century Persian card game As Nas. It arrived in America in the 1800s and became well known in the wild west era as a game […]
A Brief History of Poker: Until 1800ish “In the beginning, everything was even money.” Those are the words of Mike Caro, well-known poker strategist and author. He meant that when something is new to people, such as gambling, it is very hard to judge in terms of profitability or practicability. When we were just kids, […]
