The History Of Texas Hold 'Em
There are many different stories about how poker came into this world and their seems to be no solid proof of a predecessor of poker. Most stories agree that the game of poker is probably a version of several different games. Another common belief is that Poker came from China around 900 A.D, like many other gamble games. However, the most common belief is that Poker was born in France, from the French name 'Pogue'. This was a game that was played in the 15th century, with the card deck as we know it today, 52 cards and 4 suits. It was a card game that included bluffing and betting. The true history of Texas Hold'em is actually unknown. The story goes that the very first location where the game Texas Hold'em was ever played was in Robstown, Texas around 1900.
What made Texas Hold'em really famous was the World Series of Poker Tournament. The WSOP has existed since 1970, where it took place for the first time at the Horseshoe in Las Vegas. Ever since then, the game Texas Hold'em has been played by poker players all over the world. Texas Hold'em is one of the most dramatic and popular varieties of poker in the world, and it seems like everywhere you turn there is another show, another website, or another article dedicated to the subject. But, how do you play the game?
