Blackjack Historia
The History Of BlackjackOver the years the origin of Blackjack, like many other games, has long eluded researchers and continues to be debated to this day. To date there has been no clear consensus, but most agree that it probably originated in French casinos around 1700, where it was called Vingt-et-Un which, translated, means twenty-one years. Many believe that it was probably derived from the French card games, Chemin de Fer and French Ferme, which were all the rage at the time.
Another of his version was widespread in Spain, which was called "One and thirty". The basic rule of the Spanish version was to reach 31 with a minimum of three cards. One theory that is also making the rounds is that Blackjack was invented by the Romans. It is believed that the Romans used to play this game with wooden blocks of different numerical values. This theory holds some weight as Romans loved gambling, but in no way confirms the theory.
Between the various versions of the game, 'Vingt-et-Un' or '21' continued to grow in popularity and reach. Gradually it spread to North America thanks to French settlers, and shortly after that it was performed across the continent. The rules, then, were different from those of modern or contemporary blackjack. Just to elaborate, in this form of Blackjack, only the dealer was allowed to double. Also, a round of betting was there between each of the playing cards dealt.
The game was still called "21" when it gained popularity in Nevada in 1931 as the state first decided to make legal wagers. To draw more people to the game, some casinos then offered a special bet: a hand with any of the black connectors (the Jack of Spades or Jack of Clubs) plus the Ace of Spades would pay odds of 10 to 1 on the lucky player bet. . Although casinos later discontinued this peculiarity of winnings, the name 'blackjack' or 'black jack' remained, as the game is known today.
Blackjack was not conceived by just anyone at a definite point in time. On the contrary, blackjack has evolved over centuries; it continues to evolve and grow even today, thanks to the Internet. Fueling his popularity from the online casino industry, he has developed several versions of the game that have really revolutionized it.