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Indeed, the difficulty lies not in the act of gambling itself, but in cheating within these illegal setups with the aid of technology and collusion. The stories indicate that these underground games were set up with the allure of sitting next to former players and celebrities, making the deception even more enticing for naive or inexperienced bettors.
Cheating, Spotting the Scammers, and Professional Insight
There are descriptions of how cheaters operated within these underground games—some players would intentionally leave early, allowing others to bet on lower scores ("betting the under"). Highlight reels have surfaced showing players going all-in on improbable hands, confidently cheating with insider knowledge.