Most people don't realize what an impact some of the modern day card and board games had on history and society. The secrecy of Mah-jong Solitaire in the Ming Dynasty, Gin Rummy in the saloons of the old West and traces of Backgammon in ancient Mesopotamia are only a few of the countless parallels between modern casino games and the favorites of generations throughout history. Games have evolved from the palaces and prisons around the world, and found themselves online.

Mah-jong

The four player game dates back to 2000BC, when the ancient Chinese royals where the only ones who were privileged enough to play. It wasn't for thousands of years that the game became popular amongst the Chinese working class, but it quickly became well-known in the western world

- in fact, once it reached the Chinese masses it only took a few decades to spread across the globe. Its balance of luck and skill, and its similarities to many western games made it easily accessible to America in the early 20th century. These days it's popular the world over as a game of calculated risks and high stakes.

Gin Rummy

Originally, Gin Rummy stemmed from one of the many variations of poker in the United StatesPG SLOT AUTO of America in the 18th century. Whiskey Poker is largely regarded as the starting point for Gin Rummy, the rules are very similar and there's even a stranger hybrid called Gin Poker. These days the competitive card game is commonly known as Gin in most countries.

Solitaire

The single-player game of Solitaire is one of the most played games in the world. From those in true solitude to crowded casino halls both on and offline, the game occasionally known in Europe as Patience gained momentum in the early 19th century and has played a major role in international pop culture ever since.