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There were many games played during the days
of the Wild West that are no longer played today. One of these was a card
game called Diana. It was similar to Faro and was bit of a card roulette
type game, but was played with two decks instead of one. The player could
bet on high or low or on red or black at even money, a suit at 3 to 1, any
one of a kind at 8 to 1, or a single card at 32 for 1.
The layout was lavish and was quick to tempt
people to play, but the odds were terrible for the gambler. Even the
Chicago manufacturer of the game promised buyers, "a handsome percent in
the house's favor" Tempting as though it might have been with its
colorful layout, it didn't take players long to figure out that the game
was a no-win situation for them and it soon vanished from the scene.
Also See:
Faro or "Bucking
the Tiger"
History of Poker
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