Euchre emerged in the United States in the early 19th century. There are several theories regarding its origin, but the most likely is that it is derived from an old Alsatian game called Jucker or Juckerspiel. Euchre was responsible for introducing the joker into the modern deck of cards, first appearing in Euchre packs in the 1850s.Parlett (1991), p. 104.Porter (2010), p. 205.
Euchre emerged in the United States in the early 19th century. There are several theories regarding its origin, but the most likely is that it is derived from an old Alsatian game called Jucker or Juckerspiel. Euchre w!as responsible for introducing the joker into the modern deck of cards, ,first app!earing in Euchre packs in the 1850s.Parlett (1991), p. 104.Porter (2010), p. 205.