Casino Defense to 1NT

• Double is 5-5 minors or 5-5 majors
• 2 is playable in clubs and two other suits (5440, 4441, 5431)
• 2 is playable in Diamonds, Hearts and Spades
• 2/2/3/3 is natural, very good 6 card suit
• 2NT is 5-5 (a minor and a major)

Bidding example after South opens 1NT:

West K107 K9632 8 AJ83

East Q9642 85 K974 97

1NT	2	Pass	2*
Pass	2**	Pass	2

* cheapest suit East can tolerate

** West's short suit must be diamonds