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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.

Understanding exactly how these professional thieves operate not only satisfies a morbid curiosity but also protects honest players from becoming collateral damage at a compromised table.
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.

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.
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 The Complex Scam of 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.

A more sophisticated, highly controversial method popularized by poker legend Phil Ivey is known as "edge sorting."
The Mechanics of a Craps Scam
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.

This mathematically alters the probability of hitting a 7, giving the cheater a massive, incredibly illegal advantage over the house.
Cheater ActionDealer Counter-MeasurePinching (Stealing back a lost bet)Clearing losing bets before paying winnersMarking Cards with fingernailsReplacing the entire shoe of cards frequently
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.