Hey everyone! 
Are you ready to shuffle through some intriguing history? 
Did you know that poker’s roots stretch all the way back to a 10th-century Chinese domino game called “pai gow”? 
That’s right! The game we love today has a surprisingly rich heritage.
Fast forward a few centuries, and we find ourselves in 17th-century Europe where poker started to take its modern shape. 
One of the major players in the game’s evolution was the French game “poque” — packed with betting, bluffing, and plenty of fun! 
When the French settlers brought “poque” over to North America in the 18th century, it set off a chain reaction that led to the diverse poker variations we all know today, such as Texas Hold’em and Omaha. 
How cool is it that different cultures have contributed to the evolution of something we cherish so much today? 
Let’s talk! 
What do you find most fascinating about poker’s history? Do you have a favorite poker game or variation? 
Share your thoughts and let’s deal some interesting conversations! 
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