A general method to persuade more blackjack players to place side wagers is disclosed. This method can be applied to improve a variety of blackjack games and side wagers games. Placing a side wager of this method: (a) always activate one or more blackjack rule enhancements that increase the statistical rate of return on the player's blackjack wager, (b) never creates or activates any blackjack rule that could reduce the statistical rate of return on the player's blackjack wager, and (c) always activates a proposition game that is unrelated to any above rule enhancement. A novel benefit of this invention is the player's perception of a free blackjack rule enhancement upon placing a side wager. This perceived free rule enhancement will persuade more players to place side wagers, thus increasing player enjoyment and casino revenues. Relative to this invention, a side wager is defined as an optional wager placed by a player prior to beginning the blackjack game.
Side Wager Advantage Conveyance Method