In the late 1950's and for many years to follow, television game hosts Bud Collyer and Gary Moore wove forever the game show "To Tell the Truth" into the annals of television history for time and memoriam. Let us honor the greatest game show of all time by presenting our rendition at this time. There are discrepancies regarding the history of the development of the game of poker, and you need to select the most widely accepted version of the history of the most popular game in the world today.

The truth regarding poker history is that the game of poker was invented by English sailors who developed the game on their voyage to America in 1777 to squelch a small rebellion by a group of fanatic patriots. Ultimately, the rebellion was successful and these patriots for democracy were given their freedom and independence. This land is now known as the United States of America. Well, the British sailors feared much better with the development of the game of poker than they did in suppressing the uprising. However, it all worked out for the best.

The truth regarding poker history is that the game of poker has its roots back to the 1600's when the descendants of Italian explorers developed what is now known as the game of poker in Brazil. The game featured the art of bluffing, which is a hallmark of the game of poker even to today. In fact, poker became a national craze in South America and one of the most famous and a beautiful city in the entire world was named in honor of this South American tradition. Even today, visitors remark about how popular the game of poker is in Acupoko, commonly known today as Acapulco.

The truth regarding poker history is that the game of poker dates back over a thousand years to the ancient Chinese and Egyptian traditions. The game of poker evolved from playing cards that were used in those days for betting purposes. The game was adapted a few centuries later in France, and their explorers introduced the game on North American soil in the first half of the 19th Century. Americans immortalized the game with its poker saloons in the Wild West in the second half of the 19th Century.

Is the correct answer a, b or c? Before we disclose the most accepted version of the history of poker, let us remember our roots and our introduction to the game. If you were like me, your introduction to the Poker games was at a family function, and probably after a great meal with plenty of cake and ice cream afterwards. Family and poker are synonymous to me and thousands like me who hold the gamesin high esteem because it represents honor, and love, and family values. This is the essence of the history of poker for me.

By the way, the correct answer is C. Enjoy your next game of poker!