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It's a gamble. Blackjack buffs get in a little practice before they risk their money tonight and tomorrow at Las Vegas by the Grange, a two-day casino(...)
It's a gamble. Blackjack buffs get in a little practice before they risk their money tonight and tomorrow at Las Vegas by the Grange, a two-day casino(...)

It's a gamble. Blackjack buffs get in a little practice before they risk their money tonight and tomorrow at Las Vegas by the Grange, a two-day casino(...)

Date8/7/1980
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  • It's a gamble. Blackjack buffs get in a little practice before they risk their money tonight and tomorrow at Las Vegas by the Grange; a two-day casino at Village by the Grange on McCaul St. Organizes hope to raise $70;000 for Variety Club; a centre for underprivileged children. Playboy bunny Hannah Yurich deals to visiting Las Vegas mayor Bill Briare.
  • It's a gamble. Blackjack buffs get in a little practice before they risk their money tonight and tomorrow at Las Vegas by the Grange, a two-day casino(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: It's a gamble. Blackjack buffs get in a little practice before they risk their money tonight and tomorrow at Las Vegas by the Grange; a two-day casino at Village by the Grange on McCaul St. Organizes hope to raise $70;000 for Variety Club; a centre for underprivileged children. Playboy bunny Hannah Yurich deals to visiting Las Vegas mayor Bill Briare.
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