The game of poker is thought to have originated back in 1830, where it is recorded as having been played by French immigrants living in New Orleans. Video Poker uses a version of the game called five-card draw poker. Meanwhile, the coin-operated card machine (known affectionately as a “slot”) was originally invented in the late 19th century, with poker machines appearing in San Francisco in 1890.
Wakati huo huo, sarafu-kazi kadi mashine (inayojulikana affectionately kama yanayopangwa “”) zuliwa awali ilikuwa katika karne ya marehemu 19, na mashine Poker kutokea katika San Francisco kwa 1890.