"Lin and Zhongqui are in the United States as political refugees from China, their attorney said. Both men took plea deals on a charge of possession of stolen property, court documents said. Neither admitted guilt but took Alford pleas, meaning they agreed prosecutors had enough evidence to sway a jury."

My take on it:

1). From California and go to Vegas to pick up cash they defrauded out of people.  Seriously?

2). They need a translator in court but to defraud the victims they were just fine.  Seriously?

3). Plea deals for extremely less time it would have took them to legally earn the money in China.  Seriously you can bet your A*s on that!

4). What about the others that never came forward because of being embarrassed or something else? 

5). Can you imagine what the consequences would be if they committed the same type of acts in China and were caught?

6). "Lin and Zhongqui are in the United States as political refugees from China, their attorney said."  OMG Holy Sh*t!  I'm totally floored by that one!  (I'm being a bit comical)

The perpetrators summary of it:

"I just want to apologize to all the victims," Zhongqui said through the help of a translator during his sentencing last month. Lin also apologized.




https://www.8newsnow.com/investigators/las-vegas-police-arrest-12-in-3m-fraud-scheme-don't-be-embarrassed/

A). You follow what the shoe is producing.

B). You play the 'cut' and wager what the shoe will eventually produce.

Anything else is adhering to psychic beliefs, IMO and decades of B&M play in high-limit rooms.

Please don't misunderstand my statement above. It is not meant in humor or to discredit any work done within this thread.

There are countless people that believe in a prediction of what the next hand will be based upon the previous cards or hands. However it only works until it doesn't work any longer. My statements are derived from over 40 years of baccarat play within casinos.

The only flaw in the prediction of upcoming hands is the 'pat on the back' which the highest percentile of the time, fuels additional wagers to follow such skilled knowledge one believes he processes, that all of the wagers previously won go back and the chase begins once again with the so called knowledge that doesn't continue producing winning hands.

Of course all other issues such as Money Management Methods, wager one unit and win then leave, and countless other ones are out there.  However, show me a gambler that can play one hand, win and leave and that person most likely went to his car and sat there and then went back into the casino calling it another session.  Or he switched casinos and continued his 'winning' streak.  On and on, etc. 

Come on!!!  You have to love this:  "Wynn reached a "non-prosecution agreement" with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve the 10-year-old investigation over unlicensed money transfers from around the world funneling funds to gamblers at Wynn Las Vegas."


https://cdcgaming.com/wynn-resorts-third-las-vegas-strip-operator-to-face-multi-million-dollar-fine-in-the-past-two-months/

Here is the news clip on it.  And majority of victims were Asians.  Also note, they are at a bac table.  BTW, those casinos have approximately 40-50 bac tables with high limits. 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oikLrlkUMh0

When you win big for yourself, think!  Wins do not come large all the time no matter who you are or how skilled you think you are or might be.  Read the following article this morning and had to do a double take on it.  Great thinking on Sanders part.

Point being, all in proportion to what you normally do or infrequently accomplish. 


NFL rookies often go viral for their first big purchase after getting drafted. Some rookies will buy an expensive car. Other rookies will buy some luxurious jewelry or clothing. Of course, some will choose to spend on family, buying their parents a house or paying off a sibling's college tuition.

Sanders, whose father, Deion Sanders, made tens of millions of dollars in the NFL and is now a multi-millionaire head coach at Colorado, is already pretty well off. However, no one would blame him if he decided to make a big purchase now that he has been drafted.

The fifth round NFL Draft pick is making roughly $4.6 million over the next four years. Sanders has announced what he'll be spending his first NFL paycheck on.

BEREA, OHIO - MAY 09: Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field after rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 09, 2025 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images)
Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images
Sanders made an announcement on what he'll be spending his first NFL paycheck on:

Nothing.

That's right, Sanders has announced that instead of spending on a car or a house or jewelry, he's choosing to save his money instead. He'll be investing it, rather than spending it.

"I'm not tryna buy anything," Sanders told reporters. "My signing bonus ain't that high right now."

Sanders made it clear that he has one goal right now: making the roster.

"I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity," Sanders said. "I don't ever focus on the negative or even think about the negative. I've just got to prove and show what I'm capable of. What fuels me is my purpose in life and understanding the route that we're going to have to take. Understanding that I was able to get an opportunity when a lot of people didn't want to give me an opportunity. So that's what I'm truly thankful for."

It's a mature, classy answer from Sanders. And it shows real character that he knows that he has his work cut out for him. While his contract is worth $4 million over four years, there's no guarantee that he'll even make the team.

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/2-las-vegas-strip-hotels-sued-over-bed-bugs-after-hotel-guests-were-allegedly-bitten/

There are ways to win and exit confidently with the cash. 

Do not go to the 'open cashier' in the main cage area and cash in your chips and immediately walk out to your car and leave.

All casinos as I know it, have a private or VIP cage room or area where others cannot view the transactions.  Of course these transactions are usually geared for the larger winners.  (Which the people committing crimes against are looking for anyway)

When you cash out your chips, do not go directly to your car.  You can go to various other parts of the casino, restaurants, snack bars, hotel lobby, etc., etc., and be sure no one is following you.  So then you are putting several buffer zones between yourself and leaving in your car.  Continuously look if anyone is following you.  Not too hard to discover, especially down a few hallways, etc. 

And probably the most important and effective is, when you are confident no one is following you, then exit a non gaming area exit to your vehicle.  All casinos have them.  So you will also avoid the perpetrators from hanging at the main casino exit looking for you.

Just some tips that will add safety without much work, IMO.

Yes I also agree, not on ounce of liability on the casino's part IMO.  There are enough warnings up in all casinos about 'over' gambling and self banning options, etc.

What about people over spending and bankrupting themselves with mortgages they simply can't afford, businesses they can't run properly, and all other types of spending that leads millions upon millions to failure and their own personal disasters?  Never seen a poster up in a bank saying, "Be careful about over spending, over investing or applying for mortgages you might default on one day".

I have made a decision not to write and post any threads or in any threads for quite awhile.

I will still Admin and monitor all threads as normal.

Thanks,
Stay well,
Alrelax

Had to have one of these with the coffee for a bit of forum editing early morning!!

On the way to the casino last weekend:

What happens to the plants when the Bellagio Conservatory changes themes?


https://www.ktnv.com/news/what-happens-to-the-plants-when-the-bellagio-conservatory-changes-themes

"I live to succeed, not to please you or anyone else."

"I don't stop when I'm tired. I only stop when I'm done."

By:  Marilyn Monroe

"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life".

Muhammad Ali

Gotta love those past days, when casinos valued their regular players.