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History Of Blackjack |
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The origin of
Blackjack is somewhat unclear. Some
people believe that Blackjack originated
in French casinos in the early 1700s
where it was known as "vingt-et-un" ("20
and 1").
The game became known as Blackjack
because if a player held a Jack of
Spades and an Ace of Spades as the 1st
two cards, the player was paid out
extra. So with a Jack being a vital card
and Spades being black, the game was
called Blackjack.
This game has been played in the United
States since the 1800's. However,
between the 1850's and 1910, gambling
was legal in the United States until
Nevada made it a felony to gamble. In
1931, Casino gambling was re-legalized
in Nevada where Blackjack became one of
the main games offered to gamblers.
The objective of Blackjack is get as
close to 21 points as possible without
going over 21 (bust). While numbered
cards are worth their face values, face
cards (Jack, Queen and King cards) are
worth 10 each and the Ace card can be
worth either 1 or 11.
The person (player or dealer) whose
total card value reaches as close to 21
as possible without exceeding 21 (bust)
wins the game. A tie (push) results if
both the player and the dealer get equal
card values.
The game is played in the following
steps:
(1) The player places a bet.
(2) The dealer deals two cards (usually
facing upwards) to the player and one
card to himself/herself.
(3) The dealer draws a second card for
himself/herself and places it face down.
(4) The player is then asked if he/she
wants another card (hit) or if he/she
wishes to stand.
(5) The player may request as many hits
as he/she would like until the total
value of his/her card reaches 21 or
he/she busts.
(6) If the player busts, the house
(casino) will win.
(7) If the player stops at a total card
value that is as close to 21 without
going bust, then the dealer will reveal
the value of his/her second card.
(8) If the value of the dealer's second
card gives him a Blackjack (total value
of 21), then the house (casino) will
win. The dealer must keep drawing cards
until the total value of his/her cards
is 17 or more. If the dealer goes over
21, then the player will win. Whoever
comes as close to 21 points as possible
without going over 21 (bust) is the
winner.
Blackjack is just as popular today as it
was back in the 1800's. It is by far the
most played table game in a casino. This
is mainly due to the fact that it is
very easy to learn and play.
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