10 Notorious Casino Scandals That Shocked the World
Casinos are often associated with glamour, excitement, and the chance to strike it rich. However, over the years, they have also been the site of some notorious scandals that have shocked the world. From cheating and fraud to robbery and murder, here are 10 of the most infamous casino scandals in history: The MIT Blackjack Team: In the 1980s and 1990s, a group of students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) used card counting techniques to win millions of dollars at casinos around the world. Their success eventually led to their banning from many casinos and the creation of new rules to prevent card counting. The Stardust Skimming Scandal: In the 1970s, organized crime figures used the Stardust casino in Las Vegas to launder money from their criminal activities. They would "skim" profits from the casino before taxes were paid, leading to an investigation and the eventual closure of the casino. The Roselli Brothers: In the 1950s, Anthony and Michael Roselli