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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.
It concerns the longest poker game in history. My cousin stated that the longest game was in Thurmond, West Virginia, in the 1880's-1890's. It went on for fourteen years. BUT, there is a hitch. It was only played on weekends!! No action Monday through Friday.