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Here are nine scandals that rocked the gambling industry.

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But sometimes, deceitful bettors have tried taking luck out of the equation.

Over the years, casinos in Las Vegas and beyond have been fleeced for millions of dollars as crafty criminals found ways to walk away with big winnings they hadn't lucked into honestly. While some of them managed to evade the watchful eyes of casino security for years, most found their way to a jail cell. Whether it was counting cards, rigging machinery, sleight of hand, or simply walking out with bags full of cash, many of them walked away with big winnings, yet often paid the price. Here are nine cheating scandals that have rocked the gambling industry over the years.

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