PRESS RELEASE       * * * FOR  IMMEDIATE  RELEASE * * * 

From:
MUSICODE  SOFTWARE
40108 Highway 49, Suite C-280
Oakhurst, CA  93644
(209) 966-3477

Contact:
Melinda  Turcsanyi
CompuServe:  72060,3321

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BLACKJACK PLUS  4.0 for Windows 3.1 or 95
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This is an evaluation version (ASP shareware) of a commercial program.

Casinos are popping up everywhere & everybody loves to play blackjack! 
But, losing is no fun at all!  This program was designed for those who 
want to improve their game of blackjack and increase their winnings!
It is a serious educational tool, intuitive and easy to use.  

The program's power and extensive features makes it a valuable program
for both beginning and experienced players. It gives the feel of a real
casino with great color graphics.  

Now, it's easy to try different strategies and see what works for you
by checking out the statistics that are gathered for you during play!

A teaching (feedback) mode informs you of your mistakes while playing
and tells you what to do in each and every playing situation, using the
strategy you select as a guide.  

And, there's lots more great features in this program:
Play with 1-7 players at the table, just like the real casino. 
Set each player's stake, strategy and whether to take insurance.
Set house rules:  dealer hits or stands on soft 17, is double down 
allowed and on which cards?  Can you double after split, is surrender
allowed?  Choose how many hands to be played.  Should hand totals be
displayed?  Choose your play action:  Hit, Stand, etc.  When in doubt,
use the HINT feature to show the correct play according to the selected
strategy.  Easily learn basic strategy and how to card count.  

Edit the strategy table to add new playing, betting & card counting 
strategies! Keyboard and/or mouse control.  Adjustable playing speed.
Play with 1-9 decks.  Set penetration level (when the dealer shuffles).
Specify the number of players (1-7), where they sit and how they play.
Four play modes:  Manual, Automatic, Teacher, and Background. 
While using the Background mode, there is no screen display of play 
action, allowing thousands of hands to be quickly played and evaluated!
Users can view and/or print the extensive statistics that are gathered
for each player and the dealer.  
 
Note:  The evaluation version (shareware) does not allow Double Down, 
       Split & Double after Split.  Register to receive the latest 
       version of Blackjack Plus with all features activated.  
       Plus, a printed manual!

Registration fees:

     Blackjack Plus DOS version:              $ 9.95
     Blackjack Plus for Windows 3.1 (16 bit):  12.95
     Blackjack Plus for Windows 95 (32 bit):   14.95

Add: Shipping/Handling per product (U.S.)       2.00
               per product (outside U.S.)       5.00

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