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Scam Artist Sentence Under Ancient Law

UNITED KINGDOM – As reported by the Edgware Times: "A banned casino gambler from Hendon has been sentenced under an ancient law, never used before in an English court, for his role in an elaborate roulette scam.

"Martin Fitz, 45, of Wheatley Close, Hendon, was sentenced to an unspecified length of community service for cheating at play, contrary to the Gaming Act 1845'.

"…Its investigation uncovered evidence of a complex dupe known in the business as top hatting', which relies on the dealer, casino inspector, the casino's remote security staff and other players all being distracted at the crucial point in the game when the roulette ball drops. This buys the cheats a couple of seconds, allowing them to sneak chips on to the relevant number.

"Police said the scam could have defrauded thousands of pounds from casinos throughout London if it hadn't been spotted by casino security…"

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