On Wednesday, the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office announced that a fourth person has been charged in connection with a cheating ring at the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The suspect, whose name has not been released, is facing multiple charges including criminal conspiracy, theft, and cheating at gambling.
According to authorities, the cheating ring operated by using a technique known as “card marking,” where players would secretly mark cards with invisible ink or dyes in order to gain an advantage over the casino. The suspects would then use these marked cards to cheat during various card games such as blackjack and poker.
The investigation into the cheating ring began in September when casino security noticed unusual behavior at several gaming tables. After conducting a thorough review of security footage and interviewing witnesses, authorities were able to identify and apprehend multiple suspects involved in the scheme.
Three individuals were previously charged in connection with the cheating ring, including a former Rivers Casino dealer who was accused of aiding the suspects in their fraudulent activities. The newly charged suspect is believed to be another player involved in the cheating ring.
In a statement, District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. expressed his concern over the growing trend of cheating in casinos and emphasized the need for increased security measures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. He also urged anyone with information about illegal gambling activities to come forward and assist in the investigation.
The Rivers Casino has since implemented stricter security protocols and enhanced surveillance measures to prevent further incidents of cheating. The casino’s management has also vowed to fully cooperate with law enforcement officials in prosecuting those responsible for cheating.
The suspect in question is currently being held in custody pending further legal proceedings. Additional charges may be filed as the investigation into the cheating ring continues. Authorities have urged anyone with information related to the case to contact the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office.
