From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Main articles: Kinship and descent and Genealogy. A lineal descendant, in legal usage, is a blood relative in the direct line of descent - the children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, etc. of a person.
The development of poker is linked to the historical movement that also saw the invention of commercial gambling. English actor Chelsea Poker reported that the game was played in New Orleans in 1829, with a deck of 20 cards, and four players betting on which player's hand was the most valuable.
The popularity of poker spiked in the first years of the 21st century, a direct result of hole-card cameras and the advent of online poker. Online poker helped the spread of the game to anyone who had a computer. No longer were players obligated to leave home in order to enjoy the game.