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                   [37mDocumentation Version 2.01  02/04/94
                      Copyright (c)1994  Logicom, Inc.
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The Casino is an interactive collection of poker games where you can compete
against other players like yourself, or against computerized players.

NOTE:

If you have color ANSI card displays turned on and you are using a monochrome
monitor, you may not see the red card values.  If this is the case, you'll need
to turn off color ANSI.

Also, if you have ANSI turned on and you see a pattern of strange characters
which looks something like pluses and zeros (+0+0+0+0+0), it means your
communications software is attempting an ENQ response.  Either use the ANSI
COLOR command, or find the setting in your communications software which turns
off the ENQ response and this problem will go away.

To begin play, use the TABLE command to go to any one of the game tables (1-N#LOGCAS_HTN).

     Example: TABLE 1

If you are the first person to sit at one of the poker tables, you are
automatically made the Dealer and can begin a game by typing SHUFFLE.  When you
go to a Blackjack table (tables N#LOGCAS_BJT-N#LOGCAS_HTN), a casino dealer will come over to begin
play.

NOTE:  If you are the only player sitting at the table and you SHUFFLE the
cards, a computer-generated player will come over to your table to play.  If
you do not want a computer-generated player at your table, do not shuffle the
cards until another live user has sat down.

During the flow of a game, you will always be informed of what is happening.
When it is your turn to do something, you will be prompted with a message and a
question mark.  You can hit ENTER at any time to find out what the current
state of a game is.

The following is a list of valid Casino command words.  Some of the commands
may only be used at certain times during the play of a game.  To use a
command, just type the command word as it appears below when you see the
Casino prompt.

All commands may also be abreviated by first typing a slash (/), followed by
any number of matching letters of the command word.  For example, /H is the
same as typing HELP.

 HELP or ? - Displays a list of help topics.
 ANSI      - Used to toggle color ANSI card displays ON or OFF.
 ANTE      - Used by dealers to set the ante.
 BUY       - Used to buy chips with credits.
 CALL      - Matches the current bet amount.
 CARDS     - Shows the cards you are holding, or another players cards.
 CHIPS     - Shows how many chips you are holding.
 CREDITS   - Shows the number of credits you have in your account.
 EXIT or X - Exits either the table you are at, or the Casino.
 FOLD      - Used to drop of out game.
 GAME      - Used by the dealer to change poker games.
 PASS      - Used to pass the opening bet, or the deal.
 PLAYERS   - Shows who's where in the Casino.
 POT       - Shows how many chips are currently in the pot.
 SHUFFLE   - Used by dealers to shuffle the cards before starting a game.
 SIT       - Used to sit down at a table if you are currently a spectator.
 TABLE     - Used to switch tables.
 TIME      - Displays the current time and date.

Five Card Draw
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In this game, each player is dealt five cards.  A round of betting follows
in which players make bets based on the rank of thier hand.  After all bets
are in, each player may exchange up to three cards in his/her hand for new
ones from the deck.  If you feel your hand is good enough already, then you
don't have to draw any cards.  Once all players have drawn, there is a final
round of betting.  At the end of this round, the player with the highest
ranking hand wins all the chips in the pot.

Stud Poker
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There are two versions of stud poker:  5-card and 7-card.  For 5-card stud,
players are dealt the first card face down, the next three cards are dealt
face up on the table for all players to see, and the final card is dealt
face down.  A round of betting follows each round of cards dealt by the
dealer.  In 7-card stud, players are dealt two cards face down to begin, the
next four cards face up, and the final card face down.  Again, a round of
betting follows each round of cards dealt by the dealer.

Jacks or Better
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This game is identicle to 5-card draw except at least one player must have a
pair of jacks or better to open the betting and begin the game.  If no one
can open the betting, the cards are re-shuffled and all players must re-ante
the initial bet to stay in the game.

Blackjack
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Blackjack is played by trying to get as close to twenty one points as
possible without going over.  Cards numbered from 1 thru 10 are worth their
face value in points. jacks, queens, and kings (face cards) are all worth
ten points.  An ace can be used as either eleven points or one point.  All
players bet against the house dealer, and try to get a higher number of
points than the dealer to win.  If the total of your cards goes over 21, you
lose.  If you are dealt an ace and another card worth 10 points, you win
with what is called a "natural Blackjack".

HIT or STAND?  After you have been dealt your initial two cards, and you do not
have a natural Blackjack, you are offered the option to "hit" or "stand".  If
you feel you can get closer to 21 points without going over, use the HIT
command to take another card.  You may continue to HIT as long as your total
points is less than 21.  When you are through, use the STAND command to end
your turn.

SPLITTING:  When you are dealt an identical pair on your first two cards, you
have the option to SPLIT your hand into two separate hands.  The decision to
split or not to split your hand depends on whether or not it will be
advatageous to you.

DOUBLE DOWN:  You may "double down" on your first two cards if your total
points are either 9, 10, or 11, by making an additional bet up to but not
exceeding the amount of your original wager.  Once you double down, you get
only one more card from the dealer (one hit).

SURRENDER:  If you do not like your first two cards (and this happens alot!)
you may "surrender" you hand, forfeiting half of your bet.


Ranks of Hands
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The following are valid poker hands, ranking from highest to lowest:

 Royal flush     - An ace-high straight flush.
 Straight flush  - 5 cards of the same suit, ranking consecutively.
 Four of a kind  - 4 cards of the same value.
 Full house      - 3 cards of one value and 2 of another.
 Flush           - 5 cards of the same suit.
 Straight        - 5 cards ranking consecutively.
 Three of a kind - 3 cards of the same value.
 Two pairs       - 2 cards of one value and 2 cards of another value.
 One pair        - 2 cards of the same value.

Statistics
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The following is a list of odds for getting dealt a particular 5-card poker
hand, along with the number of possible combinations for each:

                      Odds      Combinations
                    ---------   ------------
 Royal flush     -  1:649,740              4
 Straight flush  -  1:72,193              36
 Four of a kind  -  1:4,165              624
 Full house      -  1:694              3,744
 Flush           -  1:509              5,108
 Straight        -  1:255             10,200
 Three of a kind -  1:47              54,912
 Two pairs       -  1:21             123,552
 One pair        -  1:2            1,098,240
