UK-21
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I don't agree. I don't think it should be illegal to use these things as I don't believe the law should intervene in the relationship between a casino operator and a patron. If someone gets caught cheating, I don't think they should be prosecuted unless it's a case of collusion with a member of staff in which case it would be "conspiracy to defraud" and is clearly a criminal offence. Being the victim of cheating is just one of the business risks involved with operating a casino, and if you don't want to manage that you shouldn't be in the business. Why should the taxpayer have to pick up the bill for policing what is a private, profit-making, enterprise? If a casino wished to take out a civil case against someone caught cheating for recovery of their losses, that's another matter and should be allowed. But I don't agree this should be a matter under criminal law. Gambling is, after all, a business arrangement between two or more private parties, and does not involve the State.FLASH1296 said:The iPhone appl' is FAR superior as you can use Level Two counts.
This foot operated computer costs $1,000 and just uses Hi-Lo
In any case, I hold that this SHOULD be illegal everywhere.
I M O, possession of such a device while playing in a casino should be a felony.
Can you spell UNETHICAL ?
It's interesting that in the UK, there is no recourse in law to pursue gaming debts as there is in Nevada and contractual obligations involving gaming are unenforcable. This has been upheld by the Courts on a number of occasions in high profile cases (London West End casinos providing credit to the tune of £mns to individuals and then not being paid).
There has been a case in the UK quite recently where two gentleman were sentenced to a gaol term after being prosecuted and convicted. Apparently they were swapping cards at a 3CP table and got caught doing so. I'm not sure what offence they were charged with though. I must find out.