Oh, sure, it's two Ace of Spades, Two Queen of Hearts, and three different back designs and colors, but it's still casino cards making a full house!Įvery now and then, if I'm playing poker and make a bad play or bad bluff, after I lose, I'll go 'Wait! I have a Full House' and put them on the table. I now carry a full house with me where ever I go. Showboat in Atlantic City uses some as table markers in their Buffet. Those that aren't good enough for resale, and the overstock, go to the shredder. If you've been tipping, you may be able to get some just for asking. Some casinos also keep a supply in the pits to be used as souveniers. Some go to outside vendors such as flea markets, etc. Or cut and mark.Īnything to make it scaringly easy to notice if they have been slipped into play. The cards/dice that are good enough for home use but not casino use are modified and THEN sold.įor dice, they drill a hole about 1/8' diameter thru the them.įor cards they either drill hole about 1/4' diameter, cut a corner, or mark a corner. The quality inspections are performed by Clark County Prison inmates - some of whom are in jail as casino cheats. I saw a segment on one of the Travel Channel Vegas shows about this.
Used cards are examined, and if they are in good condition, recycled, repackaged and sent back to the casino floor.