Basra is a popular fishing card game similar to Cassino, and very popular in Cyprus. The game is also popular in Turkey, Egypt, Lebanon, and Middle Eastern countries. The name is a Greek borrowing from the Arabic word Basra. Basra is also known as Bastra, Assaba-al'-Komi, Ashush, Casino, Pişti, Pişpirik, Royale Casino, Kasino based on GEOs.