The closest predecessor of Poker is the game called 'Poque' or 'Poch' which originated from France. It is a game that evolved from the Spanish game called 'Primero'. Then French colonists brought Poque in North America (New Orleans) where English settlers added more features and anglicized it to the term 'Poker'.
But some historians suggest that Poker might have originated thousand years ago. It's possible roots is either during the 10th century where a Chinese emperor played a domino card game or during the 16th century where Persian people play a game called "As Nas".
The image below is the image that I found while I was browsing the game of 'Poque'. You can read more about the history of Poker here.
It is one of those things that we will probably never know which is often the case with the invention of great games. I have certainly hear about the French references before but as you say this is far from certain.
Thank you for the info!
That's interesting, its amazing how the human mind works to perfect and evolve stuff over time even something like card games. Goes to show how much we are capable of.
I knew it'd be the French. They have been the pioneers of the casinos along with the italians. Keep such posts coming.
Interesting - thanks for sharing!
I love Poker! And by just looking at the first designs, wow, i actually wanna own one of those 😍 It's interesting most casino games started in France as well. Thank you to the creator of this because this is one of my fav games now 🤩
