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The game has many names and variations – ‘Twenty-One’, ‘Vingt-et-Un’, ‘Pontoon’ – the list goes on, and it shows no sign of losing its popularity or influence on the online casino world. Even if you’ve never set foot in a casino, the chances are high that you’ve heard of Blackjack, and even if you’ve never played it, we just know you’ll love it.
While you have a browse of the many amazing Blackjack variants we have in our Casino777.nl collection, here’s a basic history of the game and how it evolved.
The Origins of Blackjack
Although the game is one of the most popular card games in the world, the origins of Blackjack are still very much debated by historians. However, it’s generally agreed that the game as we would recognise it now arose in 17th – 18th Century France.
The earliest mention of the game, which was originally called ‘Vingt-et-un’, can be found in Don Quixote, a novel written in the 1600s. The game, which involves the classic casino setup of betting against the house and the use of probability knowledge, became very popular among the court of Louis XV and as a result became an established part of French culture during the 1700s.
Napoleon himself was a big fan of Vingt-et-un and reportedly encouraged it as a pastime among his soldiers as a way to unwind between battles.
Growing Popularity in Europe and America
With the emergence of casinos in France and across Europe, Blackjack soon became a mainstay, and when French colonists went to America, they took the game with them and it took off in a big way.
While America’s relationship with gambling took a bit of a complicated turn, the legalisation in certain states, especially (of course) in Nevada, meant that by the ‘30s, Blackjack soon became the iconic card game we know and love today. Part of its appeal is the speed at which it can be played, as unlike poker it doesn’t go on round after round, and it’s quite simple to learn.
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