Mystery of Playing Cards

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Let's delve into the history of playing cards together. Are they so magical that they can indicate your destiny? How were they used in antiquity and even in World War II? All questions will be answered! In addition, at the end of the article, Fury will also give vivid examples of online casino games with cards on BetFury.

History of Playing Cards

The history of playing cards goes back to the 9th century AD in the Chinese Empire, which was ruled by the Tang Dynasty. At this time, woodblock printing technology appeared, which was used to create the first kind of cards. The first written reference to this only translates to a possible game of "leaves", which has been described as one of the pastimes of the emperor's daughter. Further, this tale passes through the whole of China and moves towards Egypt, namely the Mamluk Sultanate. In the picture you can see four ancient suits of a full pack of playing cards - they are the main reference for the current version.