Agree with LTC.....
In SD and most DD, wherein Dealer's (usually) Left hand is occupied with holding and "hiding" the deck(s), this leaves just one hand to slide their 2nd card below their upcard, AND NO HAND(s) to shield the slide, therefore sometimes creating an "angled slide" wherein certain players may "get a peek".
Especially in SD, many Dealers often use their "DECKED HAND" to shield the upcard as they slide in their downcard....occasionally, reveals a peek as to "What will not be played".
Conversely, in 6D, or any game dealt out of a Shoe, Dealer will usually "have a free hand", and often uses same to "shield" his/her cards as they slide in their 2nd one.
In my experience, MOST "HCF's" were "Tip-Hustling", i.e., Dealers who realized I tip, and gave US an advantage when it helped US...the same Dealers who often mis-count your 4-card 17's as "Pushes" and your 5-card 22's as wins. I usually avoid these types.
Do not get me wrong....I WANT AN ADVANTAGE! However, if I am kicked out of a certain Casino, I can always walk next door, and go to their Steak House, and usually free. These meals will usually be tasteful, satisfying, and will not hit the rectum for at least a day (unless I also eat the veggie appetizer).
However, I do not want to experience the STEAKS in the Clarke Co. Jail (LV) or the Tunica Co. Jail (MS)....this would/could happen if I were in collusion with a Dealer, or suspected of such. I have heard that their STEAKS are not tasty, not satisfying, AND HIT THE RECTUM ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE MOUTH!
LTC, GREAT to see a post from you!
phantom007.