Some might think it’s the way to get rich quickly—though not legally.  In the beginning I don’t think my photographer, John Gibson, or I realized just how good casinos are at catching cheaters.

When you sit down at a blackjack or poker table, it doesn’t feel like you have dozens of eyes focused on you.  It’s  easy to get lost in the game and forget anyone other than a few players and the dealer are watching.   But after reporting this story, I will never make that mistake again.

Everyone is watching, every second of every day.  It’s just not possible to cheat repeatedly and get away with it.  The casino experts we interviewed aren’t just great at the games, they  can read your body language better than your spouse.  If you usually sit arms crossed but start scratching your head before you win big, they take that as a sign.  It could be a sign you’re giving to another player to fold.  How these guys know what’s a cheat sign and what is simply your head itching is all part of their skill.

The identities of cheaters also shocked us.  Cheaters can be celebrities, rich players or poor players.  They can be people who already won big or those who lost everything.

Before starting this story I thought,  “surely cheaters get away with it sometimes.”  I suppose it’s possible they do every once in a while, but I’m convinced the experts watching the cameras will eventually catch you.  And I hope they do! 

What should happen to casino cheaters?  Would you care if someone at your table cheated? Were you surprised by the high power cameras and techniques casino experts use?

Let me know and don’t forget to watch our full story MONDAY AT NINE ON FOX23 NEWS.