If you, or someone you know, is accused of card counting or cheating a casino, it is important to understand the law and your rights. The Las Vegas Police investigate cheating at casinos through their financial crimes unit. If the casinos suspect a guest is card counting in any form, they may ask the patron to leave the casino and not return.Ĭasinos are allowed to question gamblers if they suspect cheating and can reasonably detain them until law enforcement arrives.
However, since casinos are private businesses, they have the right to refuse service to anyone at any time. There are no laws either state or federal that prohibits counting cards or classify it as a criminal offense.
Card Counting in Nevada & Other Forms of CheatingĬontrary to popular belief, counting cards is not considered a criminal offense in Nevada.
