answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

I believe the name "blackjack" may have come from the fact that originally players were paid extra when they were dealt a spade-suited blackjack with an Ace and Jack.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why do they call the card game blackjack?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What card game do you like?

blackjack


What is a card game that starts with the word black?

blackjack


What is baccarat?

Baccarat is a card game with similarities to blackjack.


What is the only mathematically beatable casino game?

Blackjack is the only mathematically winnable casino card game. An educated player can gain a credible advantage over the house using nothing but mental acuity on the game of blackjack.


What is card counting?

Its a mathematical approach, which goal is to improve ones odds in the game of blackjack.


What Blackjack game uses all the cards in a deck?

Red Dog. However, this is a high-card pool game and not a variation of Blackjack.


What are two other names for the card game Blackjack?

Casino Blackjack GameBlackjack, also known as twenty-one (21) is one of the most popular casino game around the world and now it becomes one of the best online casino games with almost no house edge. Winnning at Blackjack game is relatively easy to play and understand plus it can be played on low limits.


What are some board games that begin with the letter B?

backgammonBackgammon, Battleship, or even Blink(which is a card game)


What is j and 10 in blackjack equal?

A jack card and a 10 card in blackjack equals 20 points.


Card game played in casinos?

bakugan battle brawlers is one type of card game that begins with b. don't know if its the one that have been looking for.


Do you get a 5 card trick in blackjack?

There are no "tricks" in Blackjack. The term you are referring to is "5 card charlie", and no most casinos do not pay on it.


Is Blackjack a type of poker?

No. Though a cardroom gambling game blackjack bears no relation to the Poker. Poker is a specific series of hand valuation and manner of play.