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Keeping watch on casino cheats

NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia -- As reported by the Strait Times: "In her 16 years as a casino supervising inspector, Ms Penelope Jane Hennessey has probably seen every possible way to cheat on the gaming floor.

"...Ms Hennessey, who works for the Casino Liquor & Gaming Authority in Australia's New South Wales, oversees the training of the police force's casino investigations unit and the Casino Liquor & Gaming Authority.

"...Cheating attempts can happen as frequently as once a week, she said, adding: 'Whenever there is money involved, people will find a way to cheat.' Cheating commonly happens in the card game of baccarat. With just three options to bet on, it is easy to flick a bet from one option to the other when the dealer is distracted, she explained..."

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