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Since the very first [casino](https://gitlab-ng.conmet.it/mildredogilvie) opened its doors, an endless war has raged between the operators trying to protect their money and the criminals trying to steal it.
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The casino's "Eye in the Sky" catches most of them eventually, but recognizing the signs of a scam unfolding right next to you is a fascinating skill.
+How Cheaters Manipulate Casino Chips +
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.
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Often, a confederate (an accomplice) will intentionally spill a drink or loudly argue with a waitress at the exact moment the cheater makes the move.
+Past posting involves adding chips to a bet after the player already knows they have wonIt is also called "late betting" and is most common on the crowded, chaotic roulette tablesCheaters use palm-palming techniques to hide the extra chips in their hands +Card Marking and Edge Sorting +
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.
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A more sophisticated, highly controversial method popularized by poker legend Phil Ivey is known as "edge sorting."
+How Cheaters Manipulate the Dice +
Instead of throwing the dice into the air, the cheater expertly slides one of the dice completely flat across the felt, preventing it from ever tumbling.
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This mathematically alters the probability of hitting a 7, giving the cheater a massive, incredibly illegal advantage over the house.
+Cheating MethodTarget GameHow it WorksPast PostingRoulette / BlackjackAdding chips to a winning bet lateEdge SortingBaccaratExploiting asymmetrical card patterns +
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.
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