These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'faro.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Faro is different than poker, but it was just as popular because it is fast-paced, the rules are easy to follow, and the odds of winning are much higher than poker. 2017 The police officially gave shops in Chinatown some leeway with lottery games, but this clearly went beyond that exception, with chuck-a-luck, blackjack and faro as well as craps. Faro is a gambling card game that originated in 17th century France. 2018 As the plot moves toward an unforgettable hand of faro, the characters, with a little help from magical realism, exemplify the role and impact of chance in our lives. Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2019 Some said Showers had dealt faro to Henry Clay and Daniel Webster at the Palace of Fortune, better known as the Hall of the Bleeding Heart, back in Washington, D.C. 2021 Legend has it Wyatt Earp frequented the joint while running faro games a few blocks away.
Recent Examples on the Web The situation is delicate because one of the robbers (Larry Cedar’s faro dealer Leon) works for Cy and is paid as a spy by Al, while the other (Dean Rader-Duval’s Jimmy Irons) is employed by Al exclusively.
