Encoded Trivia #154
Games & entertainmentPuzzle #154 — Games & entertainment
21 is B
3-word answer
Hint: Last word of the 3-word answer is Blackjack
The answer is:
21 is Blackjack
About This Answer
Blackjack aims for a hand totaling 21 without going over, with face cards worth 10 and Aces worth 1 or 11. According to gambling historians, blackjack evolved from French vingt-et-un (twenty-one). The Smithsonian Institution documents how blackjack became casino gaming's most popular card game. Casino mathematicians note that 21 creates optimal risk-reward balance. The 21-point target has made blackjack a worldwide gambling phenomenon.