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A New Look at the Evolution of Whist Markers and Gaming Counters

A New Look at the Evolution of Whist Markers and Gaming Counters

This article aims to illustrate the evolution of whist and gaming counters from the 18th century to the 20th.

Casinos On The Internet

Casinos On The Internet

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.

Diaoyu Poker 8068

Diaoyu Poker 8068

8068 by Diaoyu Poker (China) 2019.

Hanky-Panky

Hanky-Panky

Hanky-Panky poker card game, California, c.1975.

Head-to-Head Poker

Head-to-Head Poker

“Head-to-Head” Poker by Parker Brothers (Hasbro), 2005

History and Evolution of Spades

History and Evolution of Spades

History and Evolution of Spades

History of Baccarat

History of Baccarat

With the advancement of the Internet, it is now possible to play baccarat in online casinos.

History of Poker

History of Poker

The origin of Poker - arguably the most influential card game of all time - is actually quite unclear.

Naipes Fantasio

Naipes Fantasio

Naipes Fantasio by Vigor S.A.C. e I., c.1960.

Poker Faces

Poker Faces

Poker Faces playing cards were illustrated by Alex Elsen and published by Verlag Um Die Ecke, Germany, 2015

Poker Nº 505

Poker Nº 505

Heraclio Fournier ‘Poker Nº 505’ for export to Argentina with elaborate peacock joker, c.1960.

Poker Patience

Poker Patience

Poker Patience, according to an early 20th century author, was "introduced so recently as the autumn of 1908".

Poker Quest

Poker Quest

Poker Quest: edition spéciale, 400e anniversaire de la ville de Quebec, Canada, c. 2008.

The Monkey

The Monkey

‘The Monkey’ poker playing cards manufactured by M.C. de Casabó Ltda, Uruguay, c.1950.

The Most Popular Card Games in Casinos

The Most Popular Card Games in Casinos

The Most Popular Card Games in Casinos by Katelyn Oakley.

The Traveler’s Companion

The Traveler’s Companion

The “Traveler’s Companion”, Union Playing Card Co., New York, c.1886.