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Poker was developed sometime during the early 19th century in the United States. Since those early beginnings, the game has…
Poker was developed sometime during the early 19th century in the United States. Since those early beginnings, the game has grown to become an extremely popular pastime worldwide.
The first $1 million game of poker took place in 2012
Most of us play poker for low to middle stakes, but Guy Laliberte, the CEO of Cirque Du Soleil, decided to go for broke when he suggested a $1 million buy-in tournament in 2012. It seemed like folly at first, but 48 players participated in this dramatic tournament at the Rio Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, with the winner, “The Magician” Antonio Esfandiari, taking home a record $18,346,673 in winnings.
The largest game of poker every played was in the UK!
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, this June 2013 poker tournament took place in Onchan, Isle of Man and had 225,000 players who played for a $25,000 top prize. It was hosted by PokerStars and players only had a $1 pay up.
The longest-running game of poker ever played lasted more than 8 years
The Bird Cage Theatre in Tombstone, Arizona, boasts that it hosted the longest poker game ever in 1881. The tournament, which had a $1000 buy-in, was said to last eight years, five months and three days.
LazyApophis –
Good Quality. Delivery was quick
Hanna –
The product is aesthetically beautiful, but is lacking in quality. The box wasn’t properly glued and is falling apart, so I have to glue that back together. The cards do not have a protective coating like playing cards… after one shuffle one of the cards was already damaged. I cannot use these for playing, which is very disappointing because they are very beautiful! The only usable items in the box are the chips.
Emily –
Poker set is super cool!