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Backgammon is the oldest known game in recorded history. It has been known as the "wee battle," backgammon began in ancient Iraq over five thousand years ago. However, Egyptians called backgammon "Senat," which is a similar form of the present game played right now. Centuries ago, only citizens in power, the prevailing figures of aristocracy like Egyptian queens, were allowed to enjoy. The game started to spread worldwide in time. Distinctive Backgammon variants were developed in many states and societies, but the general codes of those versions are similar to those of the antiquated form . For instance, The Greeks grabbed a hold of the game and coined the name "bac gamen." From there, the English borrowed backgammon in the 1600’s and have remained with it ever since. Backgammon and other antiquated games were never approved by many churches. The religious felt that the game was the work of Beelzebub. This caused churches to blacklist and burn the game. The ban and burning had never stop many people enjoying games and enjoying themselves.

Computers give an additional platform for Backgammon. When assorted electronic games are available everywhere, computer academics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been using Backgammon for doing research, creating and measuring AI theories and algorithms because of the ease of game policies and complexity of strategies.

With the embracing of the Internet, backgammon has developed to a distinctly new level. Many may not know that Internet Backgammon is in fact loaded on most of home computers running Windows XP/Vista by default under "Games" menu option. Net Backgammon connects tens of thousands of gamblers throughout the planet. As soon as you signed up on an online game website, you can play Backgammon with a computer, or against a bona fide player. Betting sites have been holding Backgammon tournaments regularly. You will be able to play the game for excitement, or for cash. There are tens of thousands of clubs dedicated to net backgammon, as well as special game software that you can download to bet against others. Individuals like Backgammon for the fact that it’s uncomplicated but still needs a bit of alertness and skill.