Card Bending Trio Apprehended in Las Vegas
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Pogos Simityan, Vahan Sudzhyan and Gevorg Avagyan were caught trying to cheat casinos by bending cards. They have stolen around $126,000 from The Wynn, Planet Hollywood and Paris Las Vegas. Similyan's earnings are $61,767, and Sudzyan's is $75,216.
The trio were caught cheating at Planet Hollywood casino. They were also accused of cheating The Wynn Casino. Simityan was taken to hospital with chest pains and he didn't come back. He will pay restitution and may still face a jail stretch. Sudzhyan and Avagyan have managed to secure plea deals on conspiracy charges. Similyan is still to face the hearing and must stay out of all casinos during this time.
The trio were caught in Las Vegas. Tommy Glenn Carmichael was an operative in a TV repair store. He used a tool to steal money from slot machines. MIT Blackjack Team were students who taught themselves how to count cards. They had a huge bankroll before they became burnt out. The moral of the story is to manage your bankrolling and play to enjoy the game.
