A woman named Yuk Wong was recently arrested after allegedly conspiring with a dealer to cheat at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The Nevada Gaming Control Board had issued a warrant for Wong’s arrest in 2023, but it wasn’t until May 15 that she was detained, following a traffic stop for expired registration. Wong now faces multiple felony charges for cheating at a gambling game and conspiring to cheat.
Alleged Collusion with Dealer in I Luv Suits Poker
Wong reportedly colluded with a table game dealer in the game “I Luv Suits Poker,” with evidence suggesting that the dealer assisted Wong by paying out her losing hands. Interestingly, the two had “in a relationship” statuses with each other on Facebook, and Wong stated that she preferred to play at tables where he was dealing, as he helped her understand the game.
Game Mechanics: How I Luv Suits Poker Works
“I Luv Suits Poker” is a unique game played with a standard 52-card deck, where both the dealer and the players are dealt seven cards face-down. Players aim to make the best flush, with the number of cards in a flush determining the ranking. The highest-ranking flush among players wins, and players make their betting decisions after seeing their cards.
If the dealer’s hand does not qualify with at least a nine-high, three-card flush, all players win their ante bets. This structure provides room for strategic play, but in Wong’s case, her alleged strategy involved hidden assistance from the dealer.
17 Instances of Cheating: Manipulating Hands to Hide Losing Cards
Investigators noted 17 separate instances of alleged cheating by Wong and the unnamed dealer. According to court documents, Wong reportedly concealed a “faulty flush” by hiding one of her cards within her hand, making it appear less obvious to onlookers and security cameras that she had lost. This method would lead observers to question whether they had seen the hand correctly, adding an extra layer of deception.
Caught on Camera: Security Footage Unveils the Scheme
Although the method was subtle, once Nevada Gaming Control Board agents reviewed the casino’s security footage, they could clearly see the collusion in action. By fraudulently disguising losing hands as winners, Wong allegedly exploited this partnership with the dealer to secure payouts on hands that should not have won.
Conclusion: Legal Consequences Await
Wong’s arrest and the serious charges she faces underscore the heightened vigilance of casino security and the Nevada Gaming Control Board in protecting game integrity. This case serves as a reminder of the risks involved in attempting to cheat within highly secured casino environments and highlights the lengths some individuals may go to manipulate table games for financial gain.