| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 3061 | 2015-07-29 | Troop D | State Police Arrest Two People for Cheating at Casinos |
| TROOP D NEWS RELEASE July 29, 2015 State Police Arrest Two People for Cheating at Casinos LAKE CHARLES, LA – Two Houston residents were arrested by Louisiana State Police Gaming Troopers after they were caught cheating in separate incidents at two different Lake Charles area casinos. On July 25, 2015, 44-year-old Long B. Nguyen was playing Mini-Baccarat at a Lake Charles area casino. The dealer waved off any additional bets and began dealing the cards. Nguyen saw the winning hand and illegally placed a $25 chip on the winning Dragon-7 bonus wager resulting in a $1000 payout. Troopers from the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division located Nguyen in the casino and escorted him to their office. After interviewing Nguyen, he was placed under arrest for cheating and swindling (LRS 14:67.18) and booked into the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center. On July 27, 2015, 41-year-old Thu T. Vo of Houston was playing Mini-Baccarat at a Lake Charles area casino. The dealer waved off any additional bets and began dealing the cards. Vo saw the winning hand and illegally placed a $25 chip on the winning Dragon-7 bonus wager resulting in a $1000 payout. Troopers from the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division located Vo in the casino and escorted her to their office. After interviewing Vo, she was placed under arrest for cheating and swindling (LRS 14:67.18) and booked into the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center. If convicted, each faces up to five years in prison and/or up to a $2,000 fine. Contact Information: Sgt. James Anderson Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section Office: (337) 491-2932 james.l.anderson@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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