History of Table Games

How about some history lesson today?

Poker, craps, roulette, baccarat, blackjack - are all the games you'll see in any land-based casino, as well as online when you're looking for the top casino games at www.Casinopedia.org. These popular table games have a long history with years of refinement that give you the best gaming experience you enjoy today.

Take for example, poker. It is believed that this card game made its first appearance in 1377 and recorded by a Swiss Monk named John of Rheinfelden. Many years ago the card games was played with a 52 deck of cards and ranged from 1 to 10 in value.

Poker is even believed to have crossed many continents and cultures. And in the 16th century, it was better known as a Persian card game ''As Nas''. This was a type of playing cards used a special deck of 25 cards in 5 different suits. Usually As Nas cards were hand painted on cardboard, and then lacquered for a shiny finish.

Take a look below at this useful infographic for all the top facts about your favourite table games.