15th century

The first mentions of baccarat are recorded.

1440

The first known predecessor of blackjack, Spanish Trente-un (31), is mentioned by a priest. The game was later also referenced by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra in 1570. Several earlier versions of blackjack, such as French Quinze (15) and Italian Sette e Mezzo (7 1⁄2), were also played before the blackjack as we know developed from Vingt-et-un (21), which gained big popularity in the 18th century.

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I think there be something quite captivating about the combination of skill and luck that both make baccarat such an enduring pastime

This game shares similarities with modern-day blackjack, as players aimed to reach a score of 31 without exceeding it.

The history of gambling is so rich!

water6530yr wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2023 5:43 pm Wow, so amazing!

Slayer631 wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2023 4:37 am Thanks for sharing this glimpse into the past!

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2-1BMed67drouel wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:39 pm This game shares similarities with modern-day blackjack, as players aimed to reach a score of 31 without exceeding it.

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