Four players recently tried to cheat the Swansea casino out of money while playing at the three card poker tables. Ozgur Aytekin and three accomplices were playing three card poker and passing card to each other under the table. This was not a subtle move so the casinos security system picked up on the cheaters.

The Magistrates Court in Swansea heard the case which stated that Aytekin and his friends had discussions about the game and showed each other their cards while a third man was distracting the dealer. Aytekin and his partner would then remove their bottom cards under the table and swap them which would ensure a winning hand.

The casino lost £75 but another £425 was discovered at a cash table. Aytekin pled guilty to cheating at gambling and he was sentenced to four weeks in prison suspended for twelve months. The cheater must do 100 hours of unpaid work and pay fees and compensation as well. One of the accomplices was already in jail so he has been charged while two others are still on the loose.






- 2010-02-24