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Every August 29th, we celebrate National "According to Hoyle" Day—a holiday dedicated to playing by the rules. The phrase "According to Hoyle" comes from Edmond Hoyle, an 18th-century British writer who literally wrote the book on card games. If you've ever heard someone say, "that's not how you play!" and wished you had the rulebook handy, you can thank Hoyle for setting the standard.
Edmond Hoyle published his first rulebook in 1742, covering Whist (a precursor to Bridge). His name became synonymous with accuracy and fair play. By the 19th century, "according to Hoyle" was common slang for doing...
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