sentences:  An 1882 study considered faro to be the most popular form of gambling, surpassing all others forms combined in terms of money wagered each year.It was also widespread in the German states during the 19th century, where it was known as "Pharao" or "Pharo".A simplified version played with 32 German-suited cards was known as "Deutsches Pharao" ("German Pharo") or "Süßmilch".