It may have been introduced to them by Persian traders, as it bears strong similarities with the 16th century Persian card game As Nas. The popularity of Poker meant that it quickly spread throughout the USA, along the transport routes of rivers and railroads.
Inaweza imeanzishwa ili nao kwa wafanyabiashara Kiajemi, kama anao yanayofanana kali kwa karne ya 16 mchezo Kiajemi kadi kama Nas. Ya umaarufu wa Poker maana kwamba haraka kuenea katika Marekani, pamoja njia ya usafiri ya mito na reli.