5 Things You Need to Know About Playing Cards

If you are regular gambler you probably know a thing or two about playing cards. If you prefer table games such as Poker or Blackjack you probably know your way around a deck of playing cards. With that being said, there are many interesting facts that most people don’t know about playing cards. In this article we are going to cover a few things that you might not know about playing cards.

Why Do Playing Cards Come in a Standard 52 Card Deck?

Did you know that over the past centuries a playing card deck has come in many variations? Cards came in decks of 24, 36, 40 and 48. It is believed that today people commonly use a 52 Card because of French and English colonialism. The French card deck consisted of 52 cards which are now commonly accepted by the rest of the world.

The World’s Most Expensive Card Deck

Did you know that people around the world have made a hobby out of collecting card decks? One of the most expensive card decks in the world is a 52 card tarot deck which originated in the Netherlands in the 15^th century. This card deck is now found in the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is said that the tarot deck was originally sold for $2,800 to a collector on eBay.

The Most Famous Playing Cards?
There are a number of historic card decks but one of the most popular is believed to be the Bicycle card brand. This brand is widely used by gamblers, casinos and players. The Bicycle brand started in 1885 but is it believed that it gained much of its popularity during World War II.