With the threat from ever more dangerous war zones becoming evident just as the latest outbreak of Ebola hits the headlines will people travel to gamble less often?
The story of Ada Blackjack an Inuit woman who survived in the harshest environment on Earth for two years castaway after an Arctic expedition failure.
Pontoon is the British version of blackjack and was played extensively by troops serving with the British and colonial armies during World War One.
Things like smart strategies and card counting systems are what make blackjack such a popular casino game.
We take a look at the blackjack hall of fame and some of its illustrious inductees who have done so much to push the game forward over the years.
