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    Blackjack

    In:[Blackjack]

    Definitions

    1. 1Blackjack

      (1) Name of the game in which a player tries to get closer than the dealer to a count of 21, without going over. (2) This is when you have a 10 value card and an ace card on your original two cards.

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