Although blackjack became popular around the time of the 1st world war, it has its roots in the 1760s. It started back in France, where it was called French for 21 (Vingt-et-Un). Today blackjack is one of the most popular casino games that can hardly be missed on any gambling site.
The rules of the game differ. For example, in the casino version, the house serves as the dealer. In contrast, in casino play, and the players remain seated while the dealer is standing. In this case, the dealer handles all aspects of the game, including handling bets, shuffling and dealing the cards. In the home game, any player can be the dealer.