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GLIMPSE ON POKER HISTORY
Poker is one of the most popular card games all over the world. One can find a lot of variants of it in different countries. But still Americans are the most dedicated and venturesome poker-players.
Three Wisemen Of Poker
World poker game became what it is today due to three pillar persons - Johnny Moss, Benny Binion and Doyle Brunson. These people gave poker popularity, fame and availability. Who are they?
History Of The Horseshoe Casino
The Horseshoe starts from mid-1950's when Benny Binion bought Eldorado club and renamed it. It became a family affair and was managed by Binion himself, his wife and two sons.
Poker Machines History
First mention about poker machines dates back to 1890s in Brooklyn newspapers. They observed its popularity and diffusion everywhere.
WSOP History
Officially it started in 1970s. Really - much, much earlier.. in the summer of 1949, "Nick the Greek" Dandolos challenged Johnny Moss in Binion's casino and proposed high-stakes poker marathon.. Who knew that it would last for several months... Almost all types of poker play were experienced.
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