How a Southern river game became a global phenomenon
In short: Trace the evolution of poker from its origins in the American South to its status as an international sensation. This video explores the history and spread of a game built on guile and guts.
James McManus examines how poker emerged around 1800 in the cultural melting pot of New Orleans. The game's early journey followed the Mississippi, Ohio, and Missouri rivers, eventually transforming from a regional pastime into a worldwide phenomenon.
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