So, Why is Blackjack Called “21”?

If you’re scrolling through the many online blackjack tables Betway offers, you might see the game called “21” at times. Why is that?

Quite simply, it’s because the goal of Blackjack is to hit 21 without going over. A player could score 21 points with just two cards (an Ace plus a King/Queen/Jack). Otherwise, they keep hitting and receiving cards until the total adds up to 21. If you can do that, you win the hand!

Now, you can win at blackjack without hitting 21. You simply must come closer to that magical number than the dealer does (without going over). If you stand (stop) at 19 and the dealer stands at 17, you win!

The History of Blackjack

Nobody knows exactly how blackjack got started. Some believe ancient Romans played it, but that has not been confirmed. The earliest confirmed blackjack casino games were played in France, in the early 1700s. Not only was the game popular in French casinos, but also with French royalty like King Louis XV.

We know the French were playing blackjack because they called their game “Vingt-et-Un.” In French that translates to twenty-one! Their rules may have been a little different, but at its heart they were playing the same great game you do whenever you log into Betway Casino.

Blackjack is a timeless game and will remain so for centuries to come!

Your Online Blackjack Adventure Awaits with Betway Casino

There are many great online table games out there: slots, online video poker, and roulette, among others. Betway offers them all for players to explore. But if your goal is to have fun with a simple game that combines luck and skill, and that’s also thrilling and exciting, then blackjack is for you!

Perhaps you play traditional blackjack or prefer one of the many variations around the world. Whatever your style of play, Betway Casino has online table games just for you!

Keep that number 21 in mind. Don’t go over, employ helpful strategies to increase your odds of winning, and you could win big. That’s the beauty of blackjack. All it takes is one or two good cards, plus a little bit of luck, and all of a sudden, you’re a winner!

Your Betway Casino online blackjack journey begins with registering your account. Do so at the top of this page, then deposit funds into your safe and secure virtual bank. Then, search for the table that calls to you and enjoy!