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Casino Cheating Expert Judges Card Counting and Casino Scams in Movies

From Ocean's 11 to Rounders, Hollywood loves a cheater--so how accurate are our favorite gambling movies?
Casino Cheating Expert Judges Card Counting and Casino Scams in Movies
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Vanity Fair talked to Sal Piacente, a casino protection expert and sleight of hand master, about some popular scenes in gambling movies. It's not just a fascinating analysis of how right or wrong Hollywood gets it, but also the real lengths people go to in order to beat the house.

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