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For 40 years, since "The Story of Mel" was published, the existence of the hacking legend Mel Kaye was in doubt. Until today. We found his final resting place, which unfolds the life and work of the Mel (Melvin) Kaye (Kornitzky), who hacked a blackjack game for the LGP-30 and RPC-4000 some 70 years ago, in Glendale, Los Angeles.

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8. 8BH
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9. 9CA
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10. 10CA
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12. 12HG
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17. 17WL
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