It is reported that the game of poker was played in New Orleans in the 1820's. The actual orgin of the game is highly speculated, put there is no real proof of its origins.
The origanal game played in New Orleans in 1829 had a 20 card deck and only 4 players. It was said to spread to the rest of the counrty by Mississippi riverroats, were gambling was a common pastime. It spread further west during the gold rush and became a part of American history.









