How to Spot Cheaters at the Casino

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.

Past Posting: The Art of the Late Bet

Past posting occurs when a cheater incredibly quickly and silently adds additional chips to their winning bet exactly a split second after the winning outcome is determined.

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.

• 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

How Players Manipulate the Deck

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.

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.

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.