Pennsylvania Blackjack Dealer Falsely Deals 192 Hands, Distributing $22,000 to Gamers
In a shocking turn of events, Jamie L. Smith, a blackjack dealer at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, has been arrested and charged with conspiracy, knowingly manipulating a game of chance, and theft by unlawful taking.
The incidents, which took place between October 26 and November 2, involved Smith dealing fake hands in blackjack. According to the surveillance footage, Smith overpaid winnings and failed to take stakes from lost hands, amounting to a total of $21,869 paid out to several players.
Smith's behaviour escalated during this period, with the number of fake hands increasing from 7 on the first day to 71 by November 2. The dealer was arrested at the casino when she turned up for work on November 8.
Gaming enforcement agents and police officers viewed the surveillance footage as evidence, leading to Smith's arrest. A preliminary hearing for the dealer has been set for November 20.
It is currently unclear if Smith was conspiring with anyone else to dupe the casino out of money. The dealer is out on an unsecured bond.
No further information about the players involved in the alleged game manipulation has been provided. It is also worth noting that there is no available information or credible reports indicating that Smith has been charged with conspiracy, manipulating a game of chance, or theft at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, nor is there information about potential co-conspirators related to such charges.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of integrity and fairness in the gaming industry. Rivers Casino Pittsburgh has not yet issued a statement regarding the matter.
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- In the casino-culture, a general news story is unfolding as Jamie L. Smith, a casino-personality at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, was arrested on charges related to blackjack-game manipulation and theft.
- The casino-games culture of Rivers Casino Pittsburgh has come under scrutiny after Smith's alleged crimes, which reportedly involved dealing fake hands in blackjack, were revealed.
- The crime-and-justice section of local news outlets is abuzz with stories about the alleged fraudulent activities at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, where casino-and-gambling games like blackjack are often played.
