📅 Early Beginnings of Poker (19th Century)
- Origin of poker games in New Orleans around 1829
- Inclusion of gambling elements from various card games
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1830 | The spread of poker games along the Mississippi River |
| 1870 | Development of the stud poker variant |
🌍 Rise of Poker Popularity (20th Century)
- The introduction of poker in casinos
- The first World Series of Poker (WSOP) held in 1970
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1931 | Nevada legalizes gambling, paving the way for poker’s rise |
| 1970 | The inaugural WSOP takes place, attracting national attention |
🎥 The Boom of Online Poker (21st Century)
- The launch of online poker platforms in the late 1990s
- Chris Moneymaker wins the WSOP Main Event in 2003
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1998 | The first online poker rooms begin to appear |
| 2003 | Chris Moneymaker’s win popularizes the game globally |
🏆 Modern Era of Poker Stars (2010-Present)
- The rise of notable poker celebrities
- Streaming platforms enhance poker’s visibility
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2010 | The launch of Twitch for live poker streaming |
| 2022 | Increased popularity of poker influencers on social media |
