History of Blackjack
Until a few years ago, very little was known about the origins of blackjack. Even now, there is a lot of controversy about the creation of this gambling game. The only thing that many agree on is that blackjack appeared in French casinos around 1700. The game originated from a combination of two other card games that were popular at the time in the country.
There were other varieties of blackjack. For example, in Spain they played “One and Thirty”, where it was necessary to score 31 points with three cards. Some believe that they played the analogue of blackjack in ancient Rome. True, they used cubes with numbers printed on the edges. In any case, the popularity of the game won in France. From there it spread to other countries. Of course, the rules in those days were somewhat different and only over time acquired a modern form.
Why is the game called blackjack?
Initially, in the casinos of France, the game was called “Twenty-one”. Gradually, she came to America and became popular in Nevada. Entertainment became legal in the state only in 1931. And then, in order to attract customers, casinos offered a special bet with a payout of 10 to 1. The bottom line was that players could give out an initial hand that included an ace of spades and a jack of spades or a club. All of these suits were black, so the game was called Black Jack. Although the rules have gradually changed, the name has been preserved and now the game is known as such.
What about Watson?
Experienced Black Jack players are familiar with the term “Watson Card”. However, it is not clear to beginners how the hero of Conan Doyle’s novel is connected with card games. But, in fact, the term indicates the name of a famous player who won 10 thousand pounds by betting on the five of clubs.
Why is Black Jack so popular?
Black Jack or “Twenty One” attracts players with simple rules and exciting gameplay. Here you can not just hope for luck, but develop some effective strategies. In addition, the game highly valued the presence of mathematical abilities. After all, the one who knows how to quickly count the cards in his hands and the possible cards in the deck can win much more often.
In Black Jack, even a random participant can have a chance to win. All this makes the game one of the most popular. And now it can be found in almost any casino. Black Jack is also appreciated by the fact that you can play it just at home with friends. However, the rules change somewhat. Indeed, in a casino, the dealer is responsible for distributing cards and the winner is the one who can score more points than him, but not go over 21. When playing at home, all participants can distribute cards in turn.
Development of Black Jack
Black Jack was invented many years ago and then it had different rules. Over time, they have changed, but this does not mean that something new will not appear in the game in the future. Already, some online casinos are developing unusual and innovative versions of Black Jack, which are in demand among gambling fans.
