Since the very first casino opened its doors, an endless war has raged between the operators trying to protect their money and the criminals trying to steal it.
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.
Past Posting: The Art of the Late Bet
If they win a hand of blackjack, their original $10 bet is magically transformed into a $100 bet right before the dealer pays them out.
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.
- Modern roulette tables feature advanced sensors to detect any chip movement after the ball drops
- Dealers are trained to intensely stare at the chips immediately after announcing the winning number
- Past posting is a severe felony offense, not a simple misunderstanding of the rules
The Complex Scam of Edge Sorting
Cheaters attempt to destroy this mystery by physically marking the high-value cards (like Aces and Faces) so they can be identified from the back.
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.
Dice Sliding at the Craps Table
However, highly skilled mechanics attempt a scam known as "dice sliding," which completely removes the random tumble of the dice.
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.
| Scam Name | Required Skill Level | Detection Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Dice Sliding | Extremely High (Physical skill) | Low (Dealers watch the throw closely) |
| Invisible Ink | Low (Requires tainted deck) | High (Requires UV light to detect) |
If you suspect a player at your table is manipulating the game, simply walk away and let the eye in the sky do its job.
