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How Casinos Spot Fake Chips (And Why You Should Never Use Them)
About a decade ago, I was tasked with the unique job of going through all the floats (the racks that hold the chips) at a casino I worked for with a UV light. The cage had discovered that someone had been passing off counterfeit $100 black...
March 25, 2022
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R. Paul Wilson On: The Fake Chip Collateral Scam
Late night in Las Vegas, in a dark corner of a quiet bar, a discussion becomes heated until it is calmed down by a simple compromise. But when the three parties go their separate ways, one of them has unknowingly lost (at least) a thousand dollars....
January 27, 2022
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2024 US Election Betting: Will History Repeat Itself?
Recommended Bets Back Republicans to win Presidency @ 1.88 (Betfair)Back Elizabeth Warren to be the Democrat Nominee @ 32.0 (Betfair)Back...
January 24, 2022
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R. Paul Wilson On: When Sleight Of Hand Magicians And Card Cheaters Collide
Over the years, a few sleight of hand magicians have sought out card cheaters and crooked gamblers to share ideas...
January 15, 2022
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Top Political Betting Markets In 2022 (And What You Should Bet On)
Recommended Bets Buy Brian Kemp for Republican Georgia Primary @ 44c (PredictIt) Back 2022 for Boris Johnson Exit @ 2.96...
January 7, 2022
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R. Paul Wilson On: The Oversimplification Fallacy
Con artists understand how to weave complex concepts into simple ideas that capture the imagination of their marks, but simplicity...
December 27, 2021
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R. Paul Wilson On: The Mysterious Case Of “The Flipper”
How many bets or important decisions have been determined by the toss of a coin? From sporting events to all-or-nothing...
December 14, 2021
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How Money Laundering Really Works & Why It’s A Problem In The Gambling Industry
Money laundering is a very serious criminal activity and is much more prevalent than you might think. What Is Money...
November 25, 2021
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R. Paul Wilson On: Coincidence Or Magic?
In an earlier article I discussed how seemingly impossible bad beats can actually happen at the card table and how...
August 16, 2021
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Top 10 Insider Tips We Learned From Casino Staff On Reddit
Casino employees are the best people to go to for tips and tricks on all things casino-related, and they're often...
August 6, 2021
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10 Crazy Casino Secrets We Learned From Reddit
Casinos have all kinds of secrets they don't want you to know. But over on Reddit, thanks to AMAs and...
July 9, 2021
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R. Paul Wilson On: Crypto Scams (1/2)
I know next to nothing about cryptocurrency. Like any investment, crypto offers varying degrees of risk and can return profits...
June 12, 2021
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R. Paul Wilson On: The Secret Of Soapy Smith
The name Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith is well known amongst magicians, Old West historians and cheating aficionados. Soapy evolved from...
February 27, 2021
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R. Paul Wilson On: Reworking Old Con Games
Con games evolve over time and can be adapted to new circumstances, cultural shifts or technology. In this article, I’m...
February 13, 2021
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Top Politics Betting Markets To Follow Around The World In 2021
2020 broke all records for political betting. Turnover on the race for next US president rose eightfold, on what was...
February 9, 2021
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R. Paul Wilson On: The Jam Scam – How Not To Get Conned At A Market
The jam auction is a veritable old-school scam that has stood the test of time and can be found in...
November 9, 2020
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R. Paul Wilson On: Why You Need To Think Like A Poker Player To Avoid Being Manipulated
In today’s world, we are surrounded by forms of deception that work their way into every aspect of our lives....
November 4, 2020
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R. Paul Wilson On: Why Phil Ivey Shouldn’t Have Been Punished For Cheating
It’s hard to believe that several casinos in the last few years have lost millions of dollars to a technique...
September 14, 2020
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R. Paul Wilson On: Stealing Machines
Believe it or not, an ingenious contraption invented over 130 years ago is still in use today both in private...
August 18, 2020
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R. Paul Wilson On: Why This Keno Cheater Got Busted
Imagine you had a system to predict the outcome in a seemingly impossible-to-beat casino game that offers enormous jackpots and,...
May 11, 2020
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R. Paul Wilson On: Why You Should Read “The Expert at the Card Table”
In this article, I’d like to introduce you to a book many might find interesting and, in some parts, informative...
April 29, 2020
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YouTuber “Super GT” Talks Virtual F1 and How Esports Changed His Life
If you've not seen one of Steve Alvarez Brown's virtual races yet, you're missing out. The YouTuber, known as "Super...
April 23, 2020
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R. Paul Wilson On: Credit Card Scams (2/4)
Editor’s Note: Although the UK is cracking down on credit card use in gambling, our UK-based readers will still benefit...
February 5, 2020
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QUIZ: How Clued Up Are You On Brexit’s Biggest Lies?
With Brexit the most hated buzzword of the last three years we wanted to take a look at the biggest...
January 20, 2020
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VR Strip Clubs Could Help Vegas Out
Virtual reality is a technology that is invading almost every working sector right now. The strip club industry is the...
October 17, 2017
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