Why is Blackjack so Popular?

March 1, 2013 by

Jackpot Grand - Blackjack Though the exact history of Blackjack is unknown, most people are united on the fact that it derived its name by having the black of spades for the ace and the jack. People usually believe that this game had its origins in the French casinos of the 1700s, where it was better known as Vingt-et-Un or Twenty-one. And there are those who opine that it drew its origins from the two popular French games of the times — Chemin de Fer and French Ferme.

In the early 1800s, French colonists who landed in the United States introduced the game to this country. This was the period after the French Revolution when the United States had still not developed any laws against gambling, though France had. So, it was not surprising to find die-hard gamblers hopping on a ship to gamble. However, the scenario changed in the United States of the 19th century when gambling was outlawed because it was believed that it was the cause of crime.

At this time, people met and played in secrecy and avoiding the police at all costs. However, in 1931 in America when gambling was made legal, first in the state of Nevada. Once it was legal to play blackjack, players tried to study the game so that they could devise winning strategies. Some of them were Roger Baldwin, Edward Thorp, Julian Braun, Lawrence Revere and Ken Uston.

As the game grew, evolved and spread, a genuine interest in the game was largely fueled by the advent of the Internet. With the development of the online gaming industry, several versions of the game could be played—a measure that brought about a revolution in the history of this game.
Even today, you can find online and offline casinos in the UK, USA, New Zealand and Europe where this game flourishes.

And now at Jackpot Grand Casino you can find a wide variation of Blackjack games that you can choose from and compete against other players as you try to hit that lucky 21. What is more, as a player you can have free trials at the Blackjack tables before wagering away.

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