🃏 The Origins of Poker (19th Century)
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📜 The Early Beginnings (1830s)
Year Event 1831 The game of poker evolves from several older card games. 1832 Poker is played on riverboats along the Mississippi River.
♠️ The Rise of Poker Popularity (20th Century)
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🏆 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Established (1970)
Year Event 1970 The first WSOP held in Las Vegas, Nevada. -
💻 Online Poker Boom (2000s)
Year Event 2001 The first online poker sites become popular. 2003 Chris Moneymaker wins the WSOP after qualifying online.
🌟 The Emergence of Poker Stars (2000s Onwards)
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🤑 Poker Stars Launched (2001)
Year Event 2001 PokerStars.com is launched, marking a new era in online poker. -
🏅 Major Tournaments and Recognition (2010s)
Year Event 2010 Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars dominate the online poker world. 2013 WSOP Main Event winner becomes a global trading card star.
🔥 Current Trends and Future of Poker (2020s)
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📈 Growth of the Game (2020s)
Year Event 2020 Online poker sees explosive growth during the pandemic. 2023 Player engagement continues to rise with innovative formats.