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Charles Wells, the Gambler Who Broke the Bank Charles Wells, the Gambler Who Broke the Bank
Charles Wells, the Gambler Who Broke the Bank
Have you ever heard the expression " to break the bank"? Perhaps you have even heard of a man who managed to do it. If yes, then that person is probably Charles Wells. The story of his successful game at the Monte Carlo casino is spread through almost the entire world, and even the song was written.
Joseph Jagger, the First World-Famous Roulette Player Joseph Jagger, the First World-Famous Roulette Player
Joseph Jagger, the First World-Famous Roulette Player
Joseph Jagger was the first roulette player who went down in history because of his achievements. He won massive amounts several times on roulette in the Monte Carlo casino. Moreover, he was smart enough to quit gambling and live a successful life.
Mumbles, the Creator of Past Posting Mumbles, the Creator of Past Posting
Mumbles, the Creator of Past Posting
Replacing chips is a common technique of cheating in land-based casinos. It is traditionally called past posting or pastposting. Experienced scammers do it in many ways. Do you know who invented this method? Read the article about the legendary Mumbles.
Dennis Sean McAndrew, the Greatest Slot Cheater Dennis Sean McAndrew, the Greatest Slot Cheater
Dennis Sean McAndrew, the Greatest Slot Cheater
Name Dennis Sean McAndrew is well known for the security services of all famous casinos worldwide. The reason is that he went down in history as one of the superb hackers of slot machines. For over twenty years, he hustled slot halls successfully, having robbed them of $16 000 000.
Fake Shuffle in Baccarat Fake Shuffle in Baccarat
Fake Shuffle in Baccarat
One of the most dangerous types of casino cheating is conspiring with the dealer and managers. In this case, a chance that the cheaters are caught is much less. Several decades ago there were uncovered activities of a large group that was cheating the casino while playing baccarat, bribing dealers for these purposes.
Counterfeit Casino Chips Counterfeit Casino Chips
Counterfeit Casino Chips
Cheaters tried to make counterfeit casino chips many times during different periods of gambling history, but few managed to do it successfully. The reason was the strict record of the chips. However, some cheaters could still do it for a long time. Charles O'Reilly, who worked in Las Vegas casinos, is especially famous in this field.
Stealing Chips from Casino Players Stealing Chips from Casino Players
Stealing Chips from Casino Players
This type of cheating in a casino is the most ancient and may seem the simplest of all known. However, such virtuosos as Joe and Henry Classon brothers ran even this con with their unique grace and skill. Sometimes they managed to steal tens of thousands of dollars during an evening.
Chip Cup Cheat Chip Cup Cheat
Chip Cup Cheat
The cheating known as the Chip Cup is both simple and ingenious. Cheaters use a cylinder-shaped device of a stack of chips size to steal casino chips. Then they cashed them out through a rogued employee or other customers.
1005 Casino Scam 1005 Casino Scam
1005 Casino Scam
Casino cheaters have lots of bet substitution tricks in their pockets. One of these scans was successfully practiced by the Classon team. It went down in history as 1005. The name is not accidental – it was the amount of bet they used.
Roselli Brothers: How Not to Pay Off Casino Debts Roselli Brothers: How Not to Pay Off Casino Debts
Roselli Brothers: How Not to Pay Off Casino Debts
Cheating in the casino takes different forms. Cheaters don't always need to mark cards, substitute bets, or steal chips. Roselli brothers made history as fraudsters who fooled casino credit departments for a long time. Using a cunning scheme, they took loans and never paid them off.
Journalist Fraudster Journalist Fraudster
Journalist Fraudster
This article's character worked as a newspaper reporter and posted about all dog races in the country. Bookmakers used to find out the outcome of this edition as well. The guy decided he could take advantage of that. His cheeky scam brought him good earnings, but it was a short-lived opportunity.
Substituting Chips in Craps Substituting Chips in Craps
Substituting Chips in Craps
Craps is one of the loudest casino games. Many people around the table will never be shy to express their emotions. Such a situation favors cheaters because they can easily get lost in the crowd or run the con. The article tells about one such fraud.