Backgammon is the original game in history. Also known as the "wee battle," backgammon appeared in Mesopotamia (now called Iraq) approximately five thousand years ago. For all that, Egyptians referred to backgammon as "Senat," which is a close style of the present game enjoyed right now. Centuries ago, only citizens of influence, the ruling figures of aristocracy like Egyptian pharaohs, were allowed to play. The game began to spread around the world over time. Different Backgammon versions have been developed in several territories and cultures, but the fundamental regulations of those versions look like those of the antiquated form . For example, The Greeks grabbed a hold of the game and called it by the title "bac gamen." From there, the Anglo’s borrowed backgammon in the 1600’s and have stuck with it ever since. Backgammon and competing old games were never welcomed by a lot of faiths. The churches believe that the game was the work of Beelzebub. This caused churches to ban and burn the game. The banishment and burning had never stop many people wagering on games and being entertained.

Technology affords a brand-new arena for Backgammon. When various electronic games are sold all-over the place, computer researchers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) use Backgammon for doing research, developing and testing AI ideas and formulas as a result of the ease of game rules and complexity of plans.

With the embracing of the world wide web, backgammon has evolved to a distinctly new level. A good many may not be aware that web Backgammon is already installed on most of home computers that run Windows XP/Vista by default in "Games" menu option. Web Backgammon hooks up hundreds of thousands of gamblers throughout the world. Once you signed up on a web game casino, you can enjoy Backgammon against a computer, or against a real player. Casino websites have been holding Backgammon tournaments frequently. You can enjoy Backgammon for excitement, or for money. There are tens of thousands of groups dedicated to net backgammon, along with certain game software that you can download to bet with others. People like Backgammon for the certainty that it’s a snap but still needs an abundance of attention and ability.