Type: Cards
Like many of the card games played in casinos across the world, blackjack is thought to have its origins in France - the roots of the game can are alleged to be the popular 17th century game known as "vingt-et-un", literally "21". The game has become popular in casinos primarily because it is not simply a game of chance, there is an element of skill involved at the same time and the fact that it is very flexible. The name of the game originates with a special bonus which was paid when a hand consisting of the ace of spades and one of the black jacks was dealt, paying out at a rate of 10 to 1. Although the bonus is no longer part of the game, the name remains.