2006-10-18 10:24:01 · 6 answers · asked by backspace 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Poker is descended from a game called Poquette that was played in France in the 18th century. It was introduced into the US through Louisiana at the begining of the 19th century. At first it was played by only four people and used only 20 cards, just the three face cards, tens and aces. It has evolved from this humble begining to the wide variety of variations we now have.
The reason some people think poker is bad is that it is a form of gambling.
2006-10-18 10:43:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever makes you think poker is bad? It's just a card game.
I don't know who invented it but it's a great way to burn time if you've got some.
I've heard of soldiers playing poker in the wars while waiting for orders, I imagine prisoners play for smokes or whatever.
It's not as if you have to play for money.
I mean , is euchre a bad card game?
2006-10-18 17:31:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poker is a way of life. I should know, I run the only poker religion! Bless you.
2006-10-18 20:34:00 · answer #3 · answered by Father Ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poker is not bad!!! It is gambling, so I guess in some circles it would be considered bad. Cards, as far as I know, were used as games in Rome, japan, india china and egypt, so who knows....my bet would be that the game of poker was actually developed in England or post-medieval europe.
2006-10-18 17:29:01 · answer #4 · answered by rswdew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
poker is not bad.....i play it and it is not just for the money it is for the fun and the enjoyment u get out of it........and sorry about who invented it .....lol
2006-10-18 17:26:52 · answer #5 · answered by Christopher 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what? who told you poker was bad?
2006-10-18 17:33:58 · answer #6 · answered by EllisFan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋