Is Blackjack Actually The Same As 17 and 4?
Game 17 and 4 was the pioneer of blackjack, so to speak. This, in turn, developed from the game "Trente un," where you had to achieve 31 points. Later in the 18th century, this was converted into the game "Vingt (et) un," which means 21. In the 20th century, the blackjack game developed from this in Las Vegas. The similarities in blackjack and the 17 and 4 games are obvious. In both cases, you are playing against the bank. Since 17 and 4 is a French game, this is called a croupier, in the American one, says the dealer. In both cases, the goal is to get close to 21. The card values are also the same for 17 and 4, with the difference that ace is always worth 11…