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Backgammon is the original game in recorded history. It has been known as the "wee war," backgammon started in Mesopotamia (now called Iraq) over 5 millennia ago. However, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which was a close style of the present game played at this time. Hundreds of years ago, only citizens of influence, the ruling figures of royalty like Egyptian queens, were allowed to play. The game began to spread worldwide over time. Numerous Backgammon versions were created in various states and societies, but the general regulations of those variants resemble those of the archaic form . For instance, Greece took hold of the game and called it by the name "bac gamen." From there, the English adopted backgammon in the 1600’s and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and different archaic games were not ever acknowledged by most churches. The clergy believe that the game was the tool of Beelzebub. This caused churches to ban and burn the game. The blacklisting and burning did not stop individuals playing games and enjoying themselves.

Technology gives a new platform for Backgammon. When assorted electronic machines are available all over the place, computer intellectuals in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for researching, developing and measuring AI ideas and formulas as a result of the ease of game principles and complexity of strategies.

With the abounding acceptance of the web, backgammon has flourished to a completely new level. A lot may not be aware that online Backgammon is in fact installed on most of computers running Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" program group. Web Backgammon hooks up tens of thousands of players around the globe. Once you join an internet game site, you can bet on Backgammon with a computer, or with a real player. Casino websites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments frequently. You will be able to enjoy the game for enjoyment, or for cash. There are thousands of associations committed to online backgammon, along with certain software that you can download to wager with others. Players enjoy Backgammon for the fact that it is easy however, still requires a lot of alertness and expertise.