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The history of horse racing, and gambling as a whole, is an exciting story that spreads from ancient tribal games to today's online free casino games. Horse racing is probably the oldest gambling game in history of humankind. It seems like horses were around from the beginning of our civilization, with ancient variations of the sport being found and dated back to Ancient Egypt, China, and Greece. Horse racing was followed throughout history, and can be seen anywhere from farmyards to military facilities.
But where and when did it start from? Like with any other recreational practice, like music or theater, no one really knows where are the roots of gambling in general and dice in particular. The history of horse racing spreads so far in Ancient times that you can't really say what civilization has invented the game. And with constant interactions and influences, the game traveled from one civilization to another, until you could find a set of dice in virtually any tomb around the world.
Although, the game of horse racing as we know it today has a more precise source of development. Horse racing were preceded by a gambling game of hazard that the British were enjoying for centuries before it was popularized in America.
Some say that the British have brought the game across the Atlantic, other say that the game was first adopted by the French, and then brought to New Orleans, which was the center of gambling in the US back in the 18th century. The second opinion is supported by the fact that the name «horse racing» was introduced namely by the French.
No matter who brought the game «across the pond», horse racing as we know it now was developed by a guy named John H. Winn. He has invented a table for the game that gave much more options of betting and gambling for the players. And with the creation of Las Vegas in the 1930s, the game's popularity has exploded.
Today horse racing is one of the most spectacular casino games, becoming a symbol of gambling. It may look too complicated at first, but once you know the rules (which are pretty simple), the games becomes very exciting and you'll find yourself playing it for hours.
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U-Win would like to thank Clint Liz Tudor for this fantastic article!
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