First Texas Hold ‘em Tournament in DE

CLAYTON , Del.- Looking for something to do this weekend? How about poker? The first legal Texas Hold ‘em tournament will be held in Delaware this Sunday, Nov.

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Sat, November 5th, 2005

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  • In Paris, legislation prohibiting playing cards was passed in 1377, and in Italy, playing cards and dice were burned.
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