Is Poker Dead?

Gambling can be called one of the oldest entertainment of mankind. They contain many secrets, based on the violent passions people. Gambling appeared very long. This happened long before the most common playing cards and, moreover, roulette. At the dawn of humanity gambling were different, but their essence remained the same, they entertained the people. Of course, make bids that are still the main feature of the game, but they do not play such an important role. For example, if we recall the loyalty
Ages, it may be noted that the card games were the privilege of the nobility. He was not interested in monetary gain, so the stakes were, rather, a formality, they could "warm up" the game. Although after the arrival in Russia gambling heavily transformed, because it is at this point people began to lose fortunes. History tells of many great people who have spent a fortune on the game, but could not stop. Many of the nobles lost their estates, farmers, horses - everything that had at least some value. Incidentally, it was in those days appeared the first gambling house, who turned a passion into a profitable business man. It has bloomed constantly, though not all were available such entertainment. In some institutions rate was so high that even the middle layer could not get access here. Although gambling - it is something else, and treat them should be respected.