Photos from The Wild West That Were Preserved Forever

Poker Days

Poker was a popular game to play in the old Wild West saloons. Cowboys gambled on everything, so poker was no different. It was also popular for crowds to gather around poker tables, especially when they know the players were good. We have the early cowboys to thank for this game!

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  • More than two percent of the American population was killed during the Civil War.
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