Faro is a card game that was named after King Faro of France. It is believed to have originated in the late 17th century and is still played today. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and involves betting on the outcome of the cards being dealt. Players can bet on the order of the cards, the suit of the cards, or the value of the cards. The game is also known as Pharaoh, Pharaon, and Pharaoh's Fortune.