What are the best rules to look for when playing blackjack?
Stephan H. Smart blackjack players always play in a casino that offers the best rules. To avoid hostile playing conditions in blackjack, look for the following combination of rules that are favorable to the player: a single deck game surrender, both early and late double down allowed on any two cards double down allowed after splitting pairs multiple pair splitting allowed, plus resplitting aces dealer stands on a soft 17 deep deck penetration Because no two casinos are alike, Stephan, no two blackjack games are created equal. The extra effort you make finding the most favorable playing conditions will be fiscally meritorious. Dear Mark, Of all the proposition bets on a crap game, which wagers should the player avoid? Marty G. This column forever examines the making of any wager when good bets, with a lower casino advantage, also exist. So my reply, Marty, is ALL OF THEM! Answering your question directly, the worst proposition bet on a crap game is the “any 7” bet. With this one-roll w
