How did Blackjack get its name?
Blackjack is without a doubt one of the most popular casino games today. With the advent of the internet, it has evolved from land-based gambling venues to an equally popular online platform, while the development of live dealer games has taken it to a whole new level. Have you ever thought about how blackjack got its name? Where did it come from? Stay with us for an answer to this question that may surprise you.
Coming to America
A card game called 21 arrived in America a long time ago. According to available information, it was originally founded in France, where it had the same name, albeit in French, vingt et un. This number is crucial, since the goal of the game is to reach a total of 21, or at least get as close to it as possible.
When it made it to the arcades of the United States, it quickly became known as 21, since not many Americans could speak French. The most popular game in US casinos was poker. However, since 21 allowed gambling halls to make money, it soon became the preferred card game.
Gambling halls promoted the game by offering a bonus payout. To claim it, players had to have a total of 21 with an ace and one of two black jacks in the deck. The game soon became very popular and needed no advertising. The nickname remained, however, and 21 would forever be known as blackjack.
But why choose blackjack for this action? The answer is simple: “Redjack” does not sound effective at all!
A popular name
The name blackjack is not only used for game 21. A short leather-covered club, which was used in the late XNUMX. and early XNUMX. Century was carried by policemen, was also called blackjack. Since then, the name has been used to describe any short club, regardless of the material it is made of. This blackjack is still used today.
In the eastern United States, there is a small oak tree known as blackjack, covered with black bark. This name is also given to a type of weed and a brand of chewing gum.
But that’s not all. A drinking cup and a mineral belonging to the sphalerite family also share the popular name. The first association when hearing “blackjack” is almost always the famous card game.
The irony of the name
Casinos today use different ways to advertise blackjack. One of the most popular ways to do this is to create new variations of this game. This approach is meant to attract new https://biggee.nl/ players. However, most of these variations come with side bets that are not favorable to the player and offer a bonus if one of these bets is hit.
But that’s exactly what the arcades in the West did. They also offered a bonus that was really hard to hit. But there is one crucial difference: players didn’t have to make a side bet to claim the payout back then.
It would be great if players could get a bonus just for hitting a blackjack without having to make an additional bet? All players have to do is place a standard bet that makes them eligible for the bonus.
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