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.
