The Rich History of BlackJack

BlackJack originated in France during the 1700's and was actually called vingt-et-un which literally means 20 and 1. A variation of game play soon after it's creation led to extra payouts if a player held the Jack of Spades which is a black card hence the more common name, BlackJack. The game jumped the pond in the late 1700's and became wildly popular even during the years when gambling was deemed illegal. During this time the game also spread throughout Europe and for a short time became an unofficial pastime in Russia.

How Popular Is BlackJack?

BlackJack has experienced such a dynamic reach into all corners of the globe that it is considered a 'classic' in American, Russian, Canadian, and all European casinos. Even with the popularity of Poker in today's news, BlackJack still remains the most popular casino card game. You will be hard pressed to find someone who is at least not familiar with the game.

What's the Draw?

Part of the appeal of the game is the limited investment needed to be dealt into a game and the one on one aspect of only battling the dealer and not everyone at your table. Many people enjoy the camaraderie as players because they are all going against one player. It is a much more social game when compared to Poker and may would consider BlackJack to pave the way for people entering the poker tables in time. By following some simple guidelines you'll have a solid understanding about how the game is best played to your advantage.