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.
How Cheaters Manipulate Casino Chips
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.
- Past posting involves adding chips to a bet after the player already knows they have won
- It is also called “late betting” and is most common on the crowded, chaotic roulette tables
- Cheaters use palm-palming techniques to hide the extra chips in their hands
The Complex Scam of Edge Sorting
In card games like Blackjack and Baccarat, the entire house edge relies entirely on the fact that the next card in the shoe is a complete mystery.
A more sophisticated, highly controversial method popularized by poker legend Phil Ivey is known as “edge sorting.”
How Cheaters Manipulate the Dice
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.
| Cheating Method | Target Game | How it Works |
|---|---|---|
| Past Posting | Roulette / Blackjack | Adding chips to a winning bet late |
| Edge Sorting | Baccarat | Exploiting 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.