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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
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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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13
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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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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
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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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H
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9
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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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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
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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, 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
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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
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H
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H
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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
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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, 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
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DD
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H
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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
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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
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H
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H
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H
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2, 2
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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
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H
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H
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H
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Blackjack Strategy Card
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