Dealer rigged dice calls to turn losing rolls into $132k wins
A co-defendant denies the charges & has requested a jury trial after pleading not guilty.
The hit
A former Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River dealer has agreed to plead guilty to rigging a craps game that cost the North Carolina tribal casino an alleged $131,858.36, according to Casino.org. The former dealer admitted in court filings to knowingly taking part in a scheme to defraud the casino, while federal prosecutors say he conspired with a player to fix results on the casino’s Quartz hybrid electronic craps table.
Why it matters
The case shows how a single dealer with control of the result terminal can manipulate an electronic table game, with losses building up over several hours on 26 August 2024. It also flags a laundering angle: prosecutors say TITO vouchers were used in transactions designed to disguise the source of the money & avoid state & federal reporting requirements.
The record
| Alleged casino losses | $131,858.36 lost by Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River (federal prosecutors) |
|---|---|
| Cash allegedly paid to dealer | ~$45,000 handed over by the player during the scheme’s run (court documents) |
| Scheme window | 18 July to 31 August 2024 (federal prosecutors) |
| Plea hearing | 9 October, federal court in Asheville (court filing) |
| Co-defendant’s plea | Not guilty, entered 12 August (court record) |
What happens next
The co-defendant has a docket call on 2 November ahead of a requested jury trial. Prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of at least $131,858.36.
Sources: Casino.org
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