Blackjack boasts a rich history with roots from different parts of the world, and it has continued to evolve. Its popularity extends to South Africans, making it one of their favorite games.
Here are 9 Lesser-Known Facts About Blackjack
The game is available at both casinos and online betting platforms. For example, you can try Betway app download, which has all the games, sports, competitive bonuses, and security.
1. It’s one of the oldest casino games: Miguel de Cervantes, the author of “Don Quixote.” clearly mentions Blackjack, written in the 16th and 17th centuries.
2. You can’t count cards online: Blackjack has the most intriguing fact about online gambling – continuous shuffling machines (CSMs) created in 2000 have been adopted by many online and physical casinos. Try it with the Betway app.
3. Card counting is legal: The casinos make you feel that card counting is illegal. But on the contrary, if you’re doing it yourself without any external help, it’s legal. It also maximizes your chances of winning the game.
4. Napoleon was a Big Fan of the Game: The facts and history of Napoleon are interesting. Well, this famous personality, the renowned military leader and emperor of France, was a huge fan of the game.
5. The longest Blackjack game lasted for more than 50 hours: You have to believe that the popularity of it is humongous. The Guinness World Records recorded the longest game between 24–27 August 2001 at the Oracle Casino, Qawra, Malta.
6. Chances of Getting a Natural Blackjack are Just 4.8%: Yes, everyone wants to have natural Blackjack, but studies have shown the chances are 4.8%, that’s about 1 in 21 blackjack hands! Test this on the Betway app download and determine if it’s true.
7. Players are terrified of 16: Do you know the worst hand in Blackjack is 16? The players are worried as their “hit” might exceed 21 and bust. Also, more than 16 are needed to beat the dealer.
8. The house edge is 1% or less: The game has the best odds out of all the casino games. But, the house edge is 0.5% up to 1%.
9. Number 5 is the most wanted card: Number five affects the deck most; it may result in a 0.64% increase in the house edge. This makes it profitable for the game.
Well, there you have it, 9 Lesser-Known facts about Blackjack. If I’ve left out something important, feel free to comment below.
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