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Backgammon is the oldest game in recorded history. It has been called as the "little war," backgammon appeared in Mesopotamia (now referred to as Iraq) over 5 millennia ago. However, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which was a close type of the current game played at this time. Hundreds of years ago, just people in influence, the prevailing figures of aristocracy like Egyptian pharaohs, were able to play. The game started to grow worldwide in time. Numerous Backgammon versions have been developed in various nations and civilizations, but the general regulations of those variants appear that of the antiquated form . For example, Greece took hold of the game and coined the name "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s started playing backgammon in the seventeenth century and have continued to play it ever since. Backgammon and competing archaic games weren’t ever approved by a number of faiths. The religious felt that the game was the work of the Devil. This caused churches to banish and burn the game. The abolishment and burning had never prevent individuals gambling on games and enjoying themselves.

Technology makes available an additional arena for Backgammon. When different video games are sold all-over the place, computer researchers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for doing research, developing and analyzing AI ideas and algorithms as a result of the simplicity of game rules and complexity of plans.

With the embracing of the net, backgammon has developed to a completely new level. A great many may not know that web Backgammon is almost certainly installed on most of PCs running Windows XP/Vista by default in "Games" program group. Internet Backgammon hooks up tens of thousands of players around the world. Once you signed up on a net game website, you can wager on Backgammon against a computer, or against a bona fide player. Gaming sites have been hosting Backgammon tournaments regularly. You can enjoy Backgammon for enjoyment, or for cash. There are tens of thousands of groups dedicated to internet backgammon, including exclusive software that you can get to gamble opposed to other players. Individuals enjoy Backgammon for the certainty that it is easy but still requires a bit of attention and expertise.