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1861 to 1865 - The Civil War saw the introduction of open cards, which led to stud poker. The straight and the draw also became popular. 1875 - The wild card was introduced. Also in the same year the requirement of an ante and a pair of jacks to open was beginning to gather a loyal following. 1900 to 1903 - At the turn of the century in America low ball and split pot poker was started. 1909 - Bills were introduced to control and license poker players. 1911 - It was ruled in California that draw poker was a skill and therefore was beyond the current anti gambling laws. Stud poker didn't fair as well however and was therefore deemed to be illegal. 1914 to 1919 and 1939 to 1945 - During the war years poker was very popular, and during that time went through many changes. 1925 - Community poker games started. 1950's and 1960's - Innovations such as extra draws and minimum hands required to win were developed. 1969 - World Series of Poker is born. 1972 - The book "The Advanced Concepts of Poker" had become the best selling poker book in history. 2000 and Beyond - Online poker has just begun to take hold in the hearts and minds of the intrepid souls who enjoy wagering a few dollars on a friendly game of poker betting. 2002 - World Poker Tour is born. 2005 - Joe Hachem wins $7,500,000 in the WSOP main event. It is the poker record. 2006 - Professional Poker Tour is born. |
