A New Orleans roulette dealer has been arrested for stealing from her employer. The Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division announced on Monday the apprehension of both 46-year-old Margaret Lake and her accomplice, 23-year-old Ahmod Junius.
Lake intentionally allowed Junius to place late wagers
Detectives from the Gaming Enforcement Division’s New Orleans Field Office began investigating a possible theft of more than $10,000 from Caesars New Orleans last Tuesday, April 8. They found that Lake intentionally allowed Junius to place late wagers, thus assuring that he would win. Though the police have not made public the exact amount of money that was illicitly won, both individuals have been charged with one count of theft between $5,000 and $25,000.
While dealers stealing or cheating is a fairly rare occurrence, the opportunity is there, so it does happen. In September 2024, for instance, JACK Cleveland Casino poker dealer Jack Saliba was found to have swiped chips from the pot and players’ stacks. He was fired and was charged with 14 separate gaming law violations.
In October and November of last year, Rivers Casino Pittsburgh blackjack dealer Jamie Smith dealt nearly 200 “fake” hands, resulting in players winning almost $22,000. Law enforcement confirmed suspicions when they saw Smith on surveillance footage not taking players’ chips on lost hands and overpaying on winning hands.
