Some users have been requesting that we include some easier material in the Deal of the Week. This week's deal is an elementary declarer play problem. For all you experts out there we promise next week's deal will be harder. Please continue to send us feedback about the types of deals you would like to see in future Deals of the Week. If you are proud of a bridge deal that you played and would like us to consider using it in a future Deal of the Week, please send us the details by e-mail.

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