HISTORY SOUTH AFRICA Blackjack: Its history and how it became popular 2 months ago Szarlot Post Views: 193 Many speculate on blackjack’s origins. As one of casino’s most memorable card games, it’s only proper to commemorate its rich past and delve deeper into its origin. From its creation in the 16th century, the game has changed over centuries to what is known as modern blackjack today. The classic card game also evolved with the start of the online casino industry. It eventually turned into one of the most prominent and popular games in any betting platform and region. The question left is: How did it all begin? As mentioned, blackjack and its variants like Bombay club’s Salon Prive didn’t have a particularly clear history. Plenty of people debate on whether the game originated in Renaissance France or Ancient Rome. According to a revered Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes in his novel Don Quixote, blackjack was played in the earliest French casinos. The name ‘Vingt-et-un’ was used to refer to the game which means 21 in French. Other accounts claim that the Romans used to play with wooden blocks that resemble the playing cards and similar blackjack mechanics. However, it’s less probable that it had anything to do with blackjack since the symbols on these wooden blocks didn’t resemble any of the 52 cards in a deck of cards. An interesting footnote in its history is the story of Eleanor Dumont. She was born and raised in France until she migrated to North America in her teens. Eleanor was talented in card games and became a professional dealer in old gambling houses. After saving enough money from her day job, she opened her own gambling hall in Nevada City. The casino was named Vint-et-Un which was a tribute to her favourite casino card game. She was considered peculiar for her interests in dealing cards that led to many people challenging her for a round of classic blackjack. If you go with the French origin of blackjack, it reached its peak in France in the 18th century. During that period, small gambling houses began offering unique bets to draw more players. A notable example is the 10:1 special bet if a blackjack occurs which was exclusively portrayed as the Jack of Spades and an ace. Source: independent.ng About Post Author Szarlot I am a fan of casino games especially roulette and blackjack. After that I analyze current events in the gambling industry. See author's posts SzarlotI am a fan of casino games especially roulette and blackjack. After that I analyze current events in the gambling industry. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Tags: Black jack, casino games, history Continue Reading Previous Someone bags R74m Lotto jackpot via a banking appNext Best Lucky Numbers Games in South Africa More Stories BETTING SOUTH AFRICA SIS, Kiron Interactive in Africa partnership 3 days ago Szarlot ONLINE SOUTH AFRICA The Rise of Mobile Gaming in South Africa 3 days ago Szarlot LOTTERIES SOUTH AFRICA 18 Lotto Fraudsters Arrested 4 days ago Szarlot CASINO SOUTH AFRICA Wild Coast Sun recognised as best luxury beach resort in South Africa 4 days ago Samuel ONLINE SOUTH AFRICA The Competitive Gaming Scene In South Africa 5 days ago Szarlot ONLINE SOUTH AFRICA 2023 Northern Cape Online Championships 6 days ago Szarlot EXPERTS SOUTH AFRICA Only 2 Months at The BiG Africa Summit 2023! 6 days ago Iwo Bulski EXPERTS SOUTH AFRICA South Africans spent big on groceries, entertainment and fuel in December 6 days ago Szarlot BETTING SOUTH AFRICA Betfred SA denies it owes Joburg City Power over R3m in unpaid lights bill 1 week ago Szarlot EXPERTS SOUTH AFRICA The Gambling Laws of South Africa 2 weeks ago Szarlot CASINO SOUTH AFRICA COSATU North West welcomes the decision to retain the casino license in Mafikeng 3 weeks ago Samuel BETTING SOUTH AFRICA SIS extends Africa footprint with Jolibet deal for Racing content 3 weeks ago Szarlot Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.