Except in certain circles, the game of backgammon doesn’t get much attention these days unless the version being played is the online version. But that’s not the way it was 5,000 years ago when players in Mesopotamia first created this exciting and strategic board game. Few people realize that backgammon existed even before the game of chess was created, making…
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The History Of Texas Holdem Poker
Texas Holdem is a variety of Poker, a card game which originated in the 19th century. The origins of Poker are still disputed to this day, with a number of conflicting accounts about where it came from, and who first played it; similar games exist back to the Renaissance period. The word ‘Poker’ actually comes from the German word ‘pochen’,…
Online Bingo Faq
Online bingo is one of the oldest and most popular online casino games. The game has grown from being a great fundraiser to a multi-million dollar industry. Though it has grown rapidly over a short period, bingo is still played in the same little light hearted manner. You’ll find that online bingo players are very friendly, supportive and welcoming. Online…
Women S College Basketball History And Background
It is well known that basketball was invented in 1891 by Dr. James Nesmith, but what is not so well known is the history of women’s basketball. The inaugural women’s college basketball session was actually part of a physical education class at Smith College for girls in Conneticut. The very first women’s college basketball game took place at Smith College…
The Origin Of Baccarat The History Of This Fun Card Game
The word Baccarat is derived from the Italian word “baccara”, meaning zero, and refers to the zero value given to all of the face cards and tens. In Europe, the game of Baccarat remains one of the most popular casino games. The game of Baccarat is enjoyed by all social levels and can be found played in locals cafes as…
Exploring Different Types Of Cricket
There are a number of different types or formats of cricket currently being played around the world. Although they are different they are all similar in their aims. This article will give you a brief overview of the different formats you may come across: Test Cricket The most common form and one of the best known is test cricket. This…
Pool Table Review
This pool table review is to help you when choosing a new table. I have written many articles about billiards tables. You can check them all out from the links in my blog. I have owned several pool tables in the 25 plus years that I have been playing the game. The first table that I played on was a…
Chinese Gambling Games Casino Games With Chinese Origins
The Chinese culture has a significant influence on the American gambling industry. Many of todays popular casino games were introduced to American casinos by Chinese immigrants. In this review, you can read about some of the most popular Chinese gambling games that had a successful immigration to the West. Pai Gow Poker Pai Gow Poker is a hybrid of American…
Online Gaming The Basics
The popularity of digital gaming be it tetris, super Mario, ping pong and other flash based games or massively multiplayer online role-playing games that can be played for free knows no bounds, either in terms of age or gender. It is equally popular with youths, teenagers, women, men, children and old people. While younger ones play it just because they…
Women S College Basketball
We’ve come a long way since the inception of women’s college basketball. The first game, played in 1893 at Smith College, was played between sophomores and freshmen. However, the first “official” women’s college basketball match was recognized in April 1896 with a game between Berkley and Stanford. This match was played in a locked gymnasium, as men were not allowed…