Blackjack^*

Blackjack originated in French casinos around 1700, where it was known as "vingt-et-un" (21), and has been played in the U.S. since the 1800s. The game typically uses six or eight decks of standard playing cards shuffled together. Players must place a bet before being dealt two cards, and the dealer also receives two cards with one face up and one face down. A "Blackjack" occurs when a player’s first two cards are an Ace and a ten-point card, generally winning a payout of three to two unless the dealer also has a Blackjack, resulting in a tie.