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• Whether you are an expert poker player or a novice hoping to learn how to play blackjack, card games are a great way to pass the time. Card games can be single-player, like solitaire, or multi-player, like bridge. Many card games can be learned quickly; others are more advanced and require a great deal of practice. Grab a deck of playing cards and check out the links on this page to learn more about many different kinds of card games.

• Fast Facts

  1. Card games have been played since the 10th centuryUSPC: A Brief History of Playing Cards
  2. Playing cards are thought to have originated in Central AsiaUSPC: A Brief History of Playing Cards
  3. Popular card games include poker, solitaire, gin rummy, pinochle, hearts, cribbage and blackjack
  4. One good way to hone your skills is by playing card games online
  5. Some card games, including solitaire, are available for download to smartphones

• Poker

  Poker is one of the most recognized card games around. There are actually several different variations of poker, including five-card draw, seven-card stud and Texas Hold 'Em. Before you can become an expert at any of these games, you need to learn the various poker hands, rankings and rules. Poker is a strategy game; it takes a great deal of practice and skill to beat seasoned opponents.

• Solitaire

  If you are new to the world of card games, why not start with a single-player game, like solitaire? Solitaire can be played using a standard deck of playing cards or it can be played online. If you have an iPhone, you can download the Platinum Solitaire iPhone package and learn a variety of solitare card games.

  
  

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