Pennsylvania Blackjack Game Dealer Found Guilty of Dealing 192 Counterfeit Hands, awarding $22,000 in Winnings to Customers
A blackjack dealer at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh has been arrested for dealing fraudulent hands during table games, resulting in a total of $21,869 being paid out to several players between October 26 and November 2.
Jamie L. Smith, the dealer in question, was arrested by the Pennsylvania State Police on November 8. The investigation into the matter involves the Pennsylvania State Police and gaming enforcement agents.
The alleged incidents occurred at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, with Smith dealing a total of 192 fake hands during her shifts, which totaled 31 hours within the specified timeframe.
The dealer's fraudulent activities escalated from 7 fake hands on the first day to 71 hands by November 2. The evidence found by the gaming enforcement agents and police officers suggests that Smith overpaid winnings and failed to take stakes from lost hands.
Smith is currently out on an unsecured bond and a preliminary hearing has been set for November 20. It is currently unclear if the dealer was conspiring with anyone else to dupe the casino out of money.
The charges against Smith include conspiracy, knowingly manipulating a game of chance, and theft by unlawful taking. The incident has raised concerns about the integrity of the casino's games and the need for stricter monitoring and enforcement measures.
As the investigation continues, more details about the case are expected to emerge. For now, the focus remains on the alleged fraud committed by Smith and the potential impact on the casino's operations and its customers.
- The fraudulent activities of a blackjack dealer at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh have sparked gambling-trends discussions, highlighting the importance of casino-culture scrutiny and stricter enforcement.
- The alleged blackjack manipulation by Jamie L. Smith has led to a criminal investigation, involving both the Pennsylvania State Police and gaming enforcement agents, which underscores the intersection of general-news and crime-and-justice.
- Initiated by a blackjack dealer's arrest for dealings of fraudulent hands, casino-games integrity and responsibility in the casino-and-gambling industry are under renewed scrutiny, with increasing emphasis on the need for comprehensive game monitoring.
