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What is known about Blackjack ?
What is known about its origins?
Blackjack is a straightforward game, almost as popular as Poker. Nevertheless, the more you play, the simpler it becomes; it is a question of practice. Some people prefer to read and learn all the rules of Blackjack before they jump in. Others however will have a go immediately. There are, so to say, no real rules when it comes to Blackjack, as rules differ according to the table and the house.
This game was first played in the 17th Century and today it is the most popular game in casinos. Some claim that its origin is American; the expression 'Blackjack' may come from an American casino in which they used to pay double when 21 was made with a black jack and the ace of spades. For others, its origin could be French, taken from the card games 'French Farm' and 'Chemmi'. Its other name 'vingt-et-un' is obviously French.