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<br>Since the very first [casino](https://viracore.casa/read-blog/18178_responsible-gaming-ta-ergaleia-gia-na-mhn-xasete-ton-elegxo.html) opened its doors, an endless war has raged between the operators trying to protect their money and the criminals trying to steal it.<br> |
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<br>Cheating is no longer about complex card counting (which is technically legal); it is about physically manipulating the cards, the dice, or the chips after the outcome is known.<br> |
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How Cheaters Manipulate Casino Chips |
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<br>The most common and arguably the most difficult-to-detect method of table game cheating is a sleight-of-hand maneuver known universally as "past posting."<br> |
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<br>While the dealer's eyes are momentarily distracted by the sudden commotion, the extra high-denomination chips are seamlessly slid onto the winning betting circle.<br> |
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The scam almost always involves a loud, intentional distraction created by an accompliceCheaters also use "pinching," which is removing chips from a bet after losing the handIf a player is constantly hovering their hands near their chips after the deal, pit bosses become highly suspicious |
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The Complex Scam of Edge Sorting |
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<br>Historically, this involved utilizing invisible ink readable only with special contact lenses, or using a fingernail to create a tiny, microscopic dent in the cardboard.<br> |
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<br>Edge sorting relies on finding tiny, microscopic manufacturing defects in the geometric patterns printed on the absolute back edge of the casino's playing cards.<br> |
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The Mechanics of a Craps Scam |
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<br>The craps table is extremely difficult to cheat due to the massive size of the table, the required wall-bounce, and the presence of four highly trained dealers.<br> |
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<br>By keeping the desired number facing upward during the entire slide, they only have to worry about the random outcome of the second tumbling die.<br> |
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Scam NameRequired Skill LevelDetection DifficultyDice SlidingExtremely High (Physical skill)Low (Dealers watch the throw closely)Invisible InkLow (Requires tainted deck)High (Requires UV light to detect) |
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<br>Attempting to cheat a modern casino is an incredibly foolish endeavor that almost universally ends in severe felony charges and prison time.<br> |
