Blackjack History

the most famous ways to increase your chances of making some of your green stuff at Blackjack is to 'count cards'...

Blackjack is likely any casino's 'bread and butter', however the origins of this famous and much loved game are somewhat of a mystery but it is believed to have originated from Europe in the 1700's making it one of the oldest card games around. 

Blackjack is enormously popular worldwide; one of the reasons is that it is one of the simplest to grasp. It is a fundamentally uncomplicated game , unlike poker or bridge which can take a player years to grasp. In addition to this is, it's popularity is also down to the fact that it is one of the only games where the player does not solely rely on luck; there are different tactics which a player can use in order to greatly increase their chance of a win. 

One of the most famous ways to increase your chances of making some of your green stuff at Blackjack is to 'count cards'. Unfortunately for those who are very good at counting cards, it is a widely known tactic and it not tolerated by mainstream casinos.

Do you remember that movie 'Rainman' where Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman go to the casino and make thousands of dollars counting cards before getting tossed out of the casino? 

If you’re not a master mathematician card counting savant then don't despair, you can still be a master Blackjack player.

Try picking a table where the dealer is forced to stick on soft 17 to increase your chances or try splitting your cards if you get two of the same value, increasing your chances. Whatever tactic you want to use to increase your chances of winnings, one thing is for sure, Blackjack will continue to be a favorite game for many years to come.