    Welcome to Lost Wages Nevada. Many hours of work have gone into this game
so if you like it please donate what you can (suggested donation is $15.00).

    Lost Wages Nevada is NOT Public Domain. It is a copyrighted program and
has been released on a SHAREWARE basis.

    The first thing you see is the question; "Is there a HEART here --->"
If you see a heart press <Y> otherwise press <N> until the heart appears. Next
you'll see our copyright message while the cards are loaded into memory. Within
about 40 seconds you'll find yourself at Major Bucks Casino and Hotel Entrance.

    At this point you need to press <A> to add players. (1 - 6 possible). The
seats left empty will be filled later with random players. When a name is added
for the first time, you'll see; "Not found. Shall I add: (Name) <Y/N>"

    Once all players names have been entered you need to press <B> to go to the
Bank for a withdrawal from your account. Each new player starts out with $5000.
At the bank you may withdraw $100, $200, $300, $400, $500 or EVERYTHING! You
may also return to the bank to make deposits, however, deposits are made auto-
matically when you <L>eave the Game. Once you've withdrawn the desired amount,
press <C> for Casino Enterance. You return now to Major Bucks Casino Entrance.

    Press <D> for Deal the Cards! You'll be asked: Number of decks? Respond
with 1,2 or 5. Table Minimum? Press 1,2,3 or 4 for the desired CORRESPONDING
amount. (1=$2, 2=$5, 3=$25, 4=$100) And; you're off to the nearest table for
the number in your party. This takes about 60 seconds.

    When you arrive at the table, study the screen. You'll note several options
center screen. Your first options deal with placing individual bets. Just above
your name is a visual approximation (within $1) of your 1,5 and 25 dollar chips

    When you see BET: above your name you may enter any WHOLE dollar amount.
(See upper right hand corner of the screen for details of the table). If you
enter an amount greater than your chips amount, your entire chips amount will
be bet (except for amounts less than $1). Pressing <L> enters the table minimum
(Lowest possible bet), <H> Enters table MAXIMUM (Highest possible bet). Once
all bets have been placed the cards are dealt. Notice all the new options in
the upper left hand corner of the screen dealing only with the arrow keys.

    The right arrow means "hit" (give me a card), Left means "stand" (no more
cards), Up means "split" and down means "double down".

    In case you haven't heard, you may split ANY two cards that have the same
value! That means ALL cards with the value of 10! (A Jack and a Queen for
example). Most people don't know this, that's why the "other players" at the
table with you will only occasionally split a pair of 10s and then only those
that have the same name (Jacks for example).

    After playing a few hands, press <C> for <C>hange. In the event that the
suits arn't displaying (Hearts, Diamonds, etc), pressing <N> does a search for
the suits. You may change tables, seating, go back to the game, go to the bank
or <L>eave the game completely. ALWAYS END Real-to-Life Blackjack by <L>eaving!

That covers the main points. Experiment! And GOOD LUCK!

ERIC HUSTED, PO BOX 3247, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93130
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