How was blackjack created?

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Roulette, slots and blackjack are among the three most popular casino games worldwide. Each of them has its own long history until it established itself in the leading casinos in Monaco, Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Macau, etc. But have you ever wondered where and how blackjack originated? The most famous card game where your only opponent is the bank.

The modern version of the game is the successor of "twenty-one" and has French origins. It appeared in gaming halls as early as the 17th century. Globally, it is highly valued because it is a good combination of chance on the one hand, but also good strategy on the other. The discoverer and the exact date of birth of his creation remain a mystery, just like the perfect tactics in the game.

Probably for this reason, there are other theories about the origin of "twenty-one". One of them is that she originates from Spain. A solid argument in its favor is the work of the most famous Spanish writer in history - Miguel de Cervantes. He himself is considered a fan of gambling and talks about blackjack in his book "Instructive Novels".

French or Spanish "twenty-one" is rapidly gaining popularity, and nowadays it is also known to those far from gambling. In 2002, the Blackjack Hall of Fame was inaugurated in the United States of America. Among its founders is Max Rubin, and it is located in the city of Lakeside, California. Throughout the year, dozens of individuals enter the hall's list, although one of the main concepts of blackjack is the preservation of anonymity.

Thus, the present of "twenty-one" will be remembered forever, unlike the past. Its unknown beginnings are among the main reasons why it is one of the most famous gambling games.

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