The theories regarding the game’s origins are as varied as the game itself. The Blackjack Hall of Fame was created in 2002 to honor players and developers who have shaped the community.Las Vegas became the world’s gambling capital in the 1940s, marking a significant milestone in Blackjack history.In the 1800s, it was thought the French colonists brought French Ferme to New Orleans.Blackjack was inspired by a French game that required ability and strategy to achieve nine called “ Chemin de Fer.”.Twenty-one, or “ ving-et-un,” was another precursor to Blackjack in early French casinos.The earliest reference to a comparable game is in Cervantes’ early 17th-century Don Quixote.The Spanish played the earliest version called “ Trente-Un.”.
