BLACKJACK
TIPS
- Hit me one more time
BlackJack
has long been one of the most popular and recognizable
games offered at casinos around the world and in cyberspace.
Surprisingly it is often the most confusing and avoided
game by visitors who aren't familiar with its rules
and intricacies. The object of Blackjack is to obtain
a total of 21 points per hand or as close to 21 without
exceeding 21. To win you must beat the dealers hand.
The Dealer has to stand on any total of 17 or more
and hits on anything less giving the player a considerable
advantage.
Here
are some basic rules to abide by when playing BlackJack
and the best advice I can give you is to learn them
and just do them! Statistically they should produce
a winning outcome.
- If
your first two cards are equal to eleven or less
you always draw another card.
- No
matter what card the Dealer is showing you must
always assume that the dealer has a ten hidden.
- If
your cards total 12 to 16, "the danger zone',
whether you draw or stand depends on what the dealer
is showing.
- If
the dealer has a card showing between 7 to an Ace
you should draw until you are over 16.
- If
the dealer has a card showing between 2 to 6 you
should not draw another card. Note: There is one
exception to the rule above. If you have 12 and
the dealer is showing a 2 or 3 you should draw one
more card only.
- If
you have cards valued between 17 to 20 you should
never draw another card. The only time you should
draw another card under the above circimstances
is when you have a soft 17 or 18. Note: A soft 17
or 18 occurs when your hand contains an Ace (which
is valued at 1 or 11) and a 6 or 7.
- When
the player has a soft 17 or 18 it is a good idea
to draw if the dealer is showing any card from a
9 to an Ace.
Insurance is often not recommended, since you are
betting that the dealer will receive a BlackJack
(21). You are playing to beat the dealer not bet
that he will beat you.
Below
is a BlackJack strategy that, if followed,
could lead you to big winnings the next time you play.
BLACKJACK
STRATEGY CHART Hit= H Stand= S Double Down= DD Split=
SP DEALER'S UP CARD YOUR HAND
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FIRST 2
CARDS / DEALER SHOWING
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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A
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17+
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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16
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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15
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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14
|
S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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13
|
S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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12
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H
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H
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S
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S
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S
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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11
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DD
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DD
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DD
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DD
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DD
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DD
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DD
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DD
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DD
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H
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10
|
DD
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DD
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DD
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DD
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DD
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DD
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DD
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DD
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H
|
H
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9
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H
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DD
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DD
|
DD
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DD
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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5 - 8
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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A, 8 - 10
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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A, 7
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S
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DD
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DD
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DD
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DD
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S
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S
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H
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H
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H
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A, 6
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H
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DD
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DD
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DD
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DD
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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A, 5
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H
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H
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DD
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DD
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DD
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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A, 4
|
H
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H
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DD
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DD
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DD
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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A, 3
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H
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H
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H
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DD
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DD
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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A, 2
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H
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H
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H
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DD
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DD
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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A, A / 8, 8
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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10, 10
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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9, 9
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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S
|
S
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7, 7
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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H
|
H
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H
|
H
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6, 6
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H
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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H
|
H
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H
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H
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H
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5, 5
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DD
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DD
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DD
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DD
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DD
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DD
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DD
|
DD
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H
|
H
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4, 4
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
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H
|
H
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3, 3
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H
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H
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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H
|
H
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H
|
H
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2, 2
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H
|
H
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SP
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SP
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SP
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SP
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H
|
H
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H
|
H
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Good
Luck using the basic blackjack strategy!
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