By adminzonk889 
The game of poker was originally played on riverboats in the American South, and gained popularity in the early 19th century. In 1830, French settlers brought poker to North America, where it quickly spread throughout the country. The first recorded game of poker is played in France, and the game is called primo. Its origins are unclear, but it is believed to have originated in Africa. The word poker derives from a game of poque.
The word “poke” comes from card hustlers. They used the word “poker” as a slang to cheat their unsuspecting opponents. Eventually, they added the letter “r” to confuse the players who knew the slang. The word poker is a simple one, involving some element of cheating, but is now played worldwide for money. The game is not complicated, but it does involve an element of deception.
When playing poker, each player receives a certain amount of chips to use. This is called the “buy-in.” This is the amount that players are required to spend in order to participate in a game of poker. The first two rounds of betting are called the “raise” rounds, and the third betting round is called the ‘raise’ round. All players must contribute a certain sum to the pot, and the next two rounds are dealt.