Gaming
A New Look at the Evolution of Whist Markers and Gaming Counters
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by Tony Hall
This article aims to illustrate the evolution of whist and gaming counters from the 18th century to the 20th.
A World Without Playing Cards
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by Simon Wintle
Card games are one of the oldest forms of entertainment.
Bezique Markers, 1860-1960
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by Tony Hall
Bezique is a two-player melding and trick-taking game. Dr. Pole introduced Bezique to England in 1861, but it wasn't popular until 1869.
Casinos On The Internet
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by Simon Wintle
While card rooms and private gaming clubs may have been around for hundreds of years, the earliest known European casino of the type gamblers know today is probably the Casino at Monte Carlo.
Cribbage Board Collection part 3
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by Tony Hall
A collection of antique and vintage Cribbage Boards by Tony Hall, part 3
Die Kutschfahrt zur Teufelsburg
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by Matt Probert
“Die Kutschfahrt zur Teufelsburg” or “Coach Ride to Devil’s Castle” by Michael Palm and Lukas Zach, published by Adlung-Spiele in 2006.
EPCS May 1986 Newsletter Members Only
Memories by Robert Burrow • Waddington & De la Rue patience packs • De la Rue LOBO: Tooting Broadway • My favourite game by Philip Harrison • Documentary Evidence - the joys of dating of games by Jeanette White
EPCS May 1995 Newsletter Members Only
VE Day • John Jaques & Son 1795-1995 Bicentenary • Musical • Brewery • How to Ink and Take Impressions • W.H. Willis • Culbertson Triplicates • Simpson Piccadilly Francois • De La Rue Dominoes
Goodall & Son Patience Boxed Sets
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by Tony Hall
Goodall & Son produced a huge variety of Patience Boxed Sets at different times and for different consumers.
History of Online Casinos
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by Simon Wintle
Online casinos appeared shortly after the internet became a more mainstream tool for the public to use.
Paulson
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by Matt Probert
‘Paulson’ playing cards produced by Gaming Partners International, manufactured in Mexico, for Hooters Casino Hotel, Las Vegas
Playing Cards & Gaming
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by Simon Wintle
Soon after their first appearance in Europe we hear of playing cards being banned by the authorities...
The Evolution of Whist and Bridge Boxed Sets, 1870s – 1930s
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by Tony Hall
Boxed sets of cards, markers, scorers and rule booklets have been around for many decades. Some of the "shop perfect" items in my collection are well over 100 years old.