Can America Beat a Crooked Dealer?

By Clifford C. Nichols

Imagine you are on vacation and one night you stay in a hotel with a glitzy casino imploring travelers like you to come in and kill some time by playing a friendly game of poker.

Unfortunately, however, you have no way of knowing beforehand that the casino is sleazy, and a few hours later, your clock has been cleaned by a crooked dealer who, at the end o…