Poker, what exactly is it? It is one of the most widespread card games worldwide in which players make bets into a central pot relying on the strength of their hands, having certain skills and applying strategies to win. Poker and its variations, specifically in terms of popular types of holding games, draw players increasingly from both traditional events and internet-based tournaments. But what is the history of poker in terms of its initial creation? What does poker mean and how has it evolved over the past century or more? One may note that it was a long path from simple folk games to this global version of it that has become a fully competitive international sport recently. In order to learn more about poker, one should consider this history and its experiencing times in the Vietnamese culture.