Play continues from the deck until there is only one card, known as the 'Hock,' remaining.įollowing is a list of the specific bets, including the rules and odds.

The dealer marks off on an abacus-like device the cards that were played.Wagers are resolved, according to the specific rules for each bet (described below).The following card is known as the 'Winning Card.'.After wagers are placed, the dealer deals a card, known as the 'Losing Card.'.Turn: Betting on the order of the last three cards in the deck.Odd/Even: Player may bet whether the Winning card is odd or even.High Card: Player may bet whether the Winning or Losing card will be higher.Split: Like a Flat bet, but on two ranks.Flat: Player may bet on any of the 13 ranks in the deck.Following are the bets available that I am aware of.After shuffling, the top card in the deck, known as the 'Soda,' is exposed.Personally, I've seen faro tables in museums and old paintings several times. It is believed the last casino to offer the game was the Reno Ramada in the 1980s.

The game was likely the most popular game of chance in 19th century America, but its popularity gradually faded through the 20th century. It spread to England and then the United States via New Orleans. Faro, a simple game of luck using a single deck of cards, is said to have originated in France in the 17th century.