dont' forget to go downtown too... i had a blast playing $1 blackjack, SINGLE DECK, at Binion's.
If you play blackjack (my favorite) only play single deck if you get the chance. I play double deck if I have to but it is too hard to keep a good track of the cards. I don't really count the cards, but I do watch the trends through the deck. Always play as the person to the far right of the dealer so you get your cards last, that way you see the cards that come out before your hits and you have a slight advantage. I think they call that seat third base.
DOUBLE DOWN ON 10 AND 11, unless the dealer has a 10 showing, then only on the 11.