History of blackjack

One of the most popular games at an online casino at the moment is blackjack, thanks to the simple rules and multiple variants of the game. Visiting an online casino is very popular because there are many games to play and an electric atmosphere to savour, but have you ever wondered about how blackjack first started? This intriguing game has a singular history because no single country can claim that they invented this hugely popular game. There are many theories that claim a particular nation invented blackjack. In the 1700s, a type of blackjack, known as 'Vingt-et-Un', was played in French casinos, although other French card games at the time (such as 'Chemin de Fer' and 'French Ferme') have been known to have shaped blackjack as we know it today.

As the French started to migrate from their home country to North America, this new colony soon had many French residents that dispersed into surrounding areas like Canada. As French people started to live in multiple areas, they took their card games with them. As they continued to play them, it evolved and entered popular culture and began to be enjoyed by more than just the French communities. The name 'blackjack' also originates in America. Nevada was the first State to legalise gambling in 1931, but the game was still known as '21' at the time. Many casinos in Nevada started to offer a particular pay-out for those who played '21'. If a hand had the Ace of Spades and also a black card that had a Jack on it, 10/1 odds would be paid by the casino. Although this pay-out offer didn't last a very long time in Nevada, the name has become more permanent. In fact, blackjack is played at many online casinos which offer various versions of this hugely popular game.