blackjackWhere the Word Blackjack Came FromThe name blackjack comes from a short-lived bonus payout on early American tables, not from the game's older European roots. This article traces how the term stuck even after the bonus disappeared.50
blackjackWhy Blackjack Players Yell 'Monkey' for a TenThe call for a 'monkey' is one of blackjack's oldest pieces of table slang, rooted in the game's history and the look of its cards. Here is what the term means, where it came from, and when you will hear it.80
blackjackWhy the Card Game Is Called BlackjackThe name comes from a long-retired bonus payout, not from the 21-point target itself, and the game's older name still appears on tables today.20
