Poker cards

The origins of poker go back to the 16th century. The predecessor of this bluffing game in Germany was called “Pochen”. The French started playing their own version a little later, called “Poqua”. Until eventually the game became popular on the Mississippi riverboats of New Orleans. In 1830, the game became known as “Poker”. There are hundreds of different versions of it. It is so popular that it is played not only in one’s own home, in a casino, but even online.

Although Poker has a major luck factor, the game also requires some skills. To play well, you need not only to control your emotions well, without giving away what cards you have in your hand. You need to be able to bet at the right time and to judge when to raise. Betting management is one of the keys to increasing your chances of winning.

In HOBBYSHOP stores, you can buy various poker cards, starting with classic style cards and ending with specific artwork. The most popular and probably the best known are „Bicycle“ cards. This United States-based card printing company has been around since 1885. You can find many cards from this company in our assortment.