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The only reason known is simply the reputation that early time cowboys had for playing Poker. There may also be a phonetic connection between the sound of the 'k' in king and the 'c' in cowboy.

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The only reason known is simply the reputation that early time cowboys had for playing Poker. There may also be a phonetic connection between the sound of the 'k' in king and the 'c' in cowboy.

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