Poker was first played more then two thousand years ago in Ancient Mesopotamia. Poker was first popularized in England in the 17th century to bridge the gap between wealthy middle class gamblers and the lower-class players of the lower classes. It wasn't long before the rich upper class and the poor poorer class players alike were throwing together their own version of the game as an afterthought or as an attempt to steal the spotlight from the supposedly "more skillful" professionals. Poker gained popularity in America in the early eighteenth-century, when professional and successful poker players began to play and post instructions on various websites.

There are currently hundreds of different poker variations, or "flavours," of the game today. In addition, the game has become a lot more complex and strategic as the various styles and variants have grown. Each poker site focuses on a specific aspect of the game. This can vary greatly from site to site. This is a testament to poker's universal appeal.

In fact, poker's origins can be traced back at the very first people who adopted and enjoyed the game. Filipino Gambling is one such early game, and is still very popular in the Philippines. Another origin comes from Ancient Greece. It was thousands of years ago that the Persian Empire conquered Cyprus. Although poker was not mentioned in the original Greek lexicon of words, it was definitely considered by the Romans. They were not tech-savvy at the time and a variety of poker games were created for the Roman populace.

While most of today's Poker Rules are widely accepted and used all over the World, there is a small number of Original Rules that are not so well-known. One card per hand is the Poker Card Count in standard English. Twenty-one was the earliest known Poker Card Count.

As we have already mentioned, the Poker Card Count refers to the number of poker cards (also called poker chips) that are dealt during a particular game. The outcome is determined not only by the poker card count, but also other factors. A skilled poker player is also proficient at counting cards, especially when multiple cards are being turned over. This ability dates back to around 200 AD, the time of the Roman Empire. Also, skilled card readers can often identify the best-suited cards hands, if they are not the entire hand, using only a few pips.

The Civil War was a significant turning point in poker history. The US Army defeated Confederate Poker Card Experts. The Union was also very skilled in playing poker during wartime. The Confederates were poker royalty. They were the most sophisticated in poker strategy. Many Confederate war fighters would risk their lives to win a hand in poker!

Poker has seen tremendous growth in the United States since its humble beginnings. Today, there are online and offline variations of the game. While the Texas Hold'em and Omaha variations are the most popular, there are also versions like Five Card Stud, Caribbean Stud, Seven Card Stud, Nine Card Stud, and even more. Each version is equally exciting to play. Poker can be played with a friend, a family member, or against the computer. When playing poker, remember that you aren't playing for money. You are simply playing for fun.

One final note on poker: you need to know your cards, your opponents and the pot odds. If you don’t know this information, you should get help. Sometimes, a professional is required to show you how to play at a table. Poker is a game that will improve with time. So go out there, have fun, and learn to be the best poker player you can be!