I thought that 6:5 ripoff tables were an experiment that had imploded when the recession hit Vegas. Sorry to hear that they still proliferate. I remember seeing it more a few years ago, mostly at the tables that were closest to the door on the strip. In one instance I had to hike some distance in Treasure Island to find a normal table, where I proceeded to win $200 with a 10 minute hit/run. Thanks TI, for diverting me to a table with better cards

I will never play 6:5 - if they were to convert all tables I would simply stop playing BJ and continue to enjoy craps, video poker and similar delights. Boycotting 6:5 is a matter of principle, it isn't a simple tweak like hit/stand on soft 17 or restricting double-down to 9,10,11 etc.