I am casual blackjack counter. I know Spanish 21 is the worse game in the house. But I have a lot of $25 match play coupons for Spanish 21, which I print from the casino's website. Now the question is: if everytime I come to the casino and play only ONE hand with the match play coupon, in a long run, would I come out ahead? In other words, would I have a mathematical advantage over the house in the long run? Because after all, I get paid 2:1, which is better than a hand of blackjack in a blackjack game.

Another question if you would kindly address for me. The scenarios is: if I bring 50 units ($250) to a 6 decks game with 70% penet, dd on any 2 cards even after split, spread 1-8 and exit the table when I am up 20 units ($100); roughly, what is my risk of ruin?

Please indulge me, because here's my final question. Is better for me to spread to 2 hands (5 units each) if the count reaches a pivot point or should I stay with one hand of 8 units?

Thank guys