U. S. AND CANADIAN CASINOS SCAMED OUT OF MILLIONS
Over 30 members of a Blackjack and Mini-Baccarat Cheating Ring have either been indicted, or arrested on charges of cheating casinos in the U.S. and Canada.
They reportedly used innovative technology such as transmitters and specially created software to predict the order in which the cards would be dealt. California, Nevada, Mississippi, Louisiana, Washington State, Indiana and Connecticut were all hit in this scheme.
According to the indictment, the scheme netted at least $3.3 million dollars, but officials are saying the actual losses could be much higher.
12 people were arrested in San Diego, 19 in Canada, with maybe many more to come said officials.
Phuong Quoc Truong, also known as “Pai Gow” John and John Truong of San Diego and many members of his family allegedly controls the racket. The indictment alleges that the plotters repeatedly won thousands of dollars during these blackjack and mini-baccarat scams – including as much as $868,000 on one occasion.
Several local, state and federal agencies as well as law enforcement officials in Canada worked together to bring the indictment because, “the group targeted casinos in seven U.S. states and in Ontario, Canada”, said U.S. Attorney Karen Hewitt.
The indictment also alleges that Dealers and four Casino Supervisors were bribed, but Hewitt would not say if the casino employees who are suspected of being bribed would face prosecution
The indictment charges the defendants with:
One count of conspiracy to participate in the affairs of a racketeering enterprise.
One count of conspiracy to commit several offenses against the United States, including conspiracy to steal money and other property from Indian tribal casinos.
One count of conspiracy to commit money laundering
If convicted of the racketeering conspiracy charge, the defendants face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The conspiracy charge relating to money laundering carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The third conspiracy count carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison
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