Gameseek: Which are the oldest casino games?
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Gambling has been practiced among humans since ancient times. Some of the most popular casino games date back far more than we might have thought.
Keno originated as a lottery game as early as 770 BC. The proceeds raised by it were used to finance the construction of the Great Wall of China.
Craps is one of the oldest casino games in history. The first craps game was recorded during the Crusades. It is believed that the name of crappers was invented by a Frenchman. American John Winn created the current version of it in the 19th century.
Blackjack is one of the most popular casino games in the world. It is believed to originate from the English version of 21 - Vingt-Un. 21 itself is described in a book by Miguel de Cervantes.
Roulette originated in France in the 18th century. The name of the game translates as "wheel". The wheel is not enough to play, so the creators borrowed ideas from the Italian game of biribi to become how we know it today.
Poker is one of the oldest casino games. The industry is valued at billions. Online casinos are a big part of this industry. In the 1930s Robert Foster wrote that the game was called As-Nas and originated in ancient Persia.
