The World of Playing Cards
 El Mundo de los Naipes

THIS is where you can explore about playing cards, their history, design and manufacture, and see many different types of cards from around the world. You will discover something interesting here... from how to make your own hand-made pack, to buying an unusual deck to play with. You can also pick different virtual decks in online poker for free.

Texas hold'em is the most popular poker game in online poker rooms across North America and Europe. If you want to put that deck to use, play texas holdem or read up on texas holdem strategy.

   A Triumph of British Enterprise, 1933 
Trade catalogue by John Waddington Ltd

The playing card is a mediaeval artefact: it has been with us for over 600 years. There is a fascination in the designs, the tactile pleasure, neat symmetries and quirky symbols. Do you know the origin of the Joker? Would you like to play poker or visit online poker sites? Click here for free tarot readings.

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