Tips & Tricks
R. Paul Wilson On: An Old School Con Game
This is a favourite old-time con trick that was described in The Artful Dodges of Eddie Fields and was performed on The Real Hustle while hustling patrons in a Las Vegas saloon. What I love about this scam is the element of theatre created by the...
November 23, 2020
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6 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Stealing Machines
Believe it or not, an ingenious contraption invented over 130 years ago is still in use today both in private card games and casino table games. In the hands of an expert, it renders incredible sleight of hand completely invisible and in at least one example,...
August 18, 2020
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: The Unsinkable Con Artist
Titanic Thompson is one of the most fascinating characters in hustler history. Despite his reputation, Thompson was not what I...
July 6, 2020
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5 min read
How To Cheat Scratch Cards With The Singleton Method
Scratchcards are played by millions of people every day, with only a lucky few who strike gold and walk away...
July 1, 2020
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4 min read
How To Get The Most Out Of Casino Comps
Casino comps take your experience to the next level. The ‘comp’ stands for ‘complimentary’, and in the world of casinos...
June 24, 2020
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8 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: When The Best Hustler Of All Time’s Scam Backfired
Con games, scams and carefully prepared proposition bets don’t always go to plan. For legendary hustler Titanic Thompson, one of...
June 22, 2020
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Why You Should Read “The Expert at the Card Table”
In this article, I’d like to introduce you to a book many might find interesting and, in some parts, informative...
April 29, 2020
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7 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: The Razzle Dazzle Con Game
During 11 seasons of The Real Hustle, the BBC discouraged us from appearing openly enthusiastic about the con games we...
March 17, 2020
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Credit Card Scams (2/4)
Editor’s Note: Although the UK is cracking down on credit card use in gambling, our UK-based readers will still benefit...
February 5, 2020
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: The Real Secret of Three Card Monte Trick
You may have seen it played on the street or in a bar with three bent playing cards, leather disks...
November 27, 2019
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6 min read
Pocket Pairs in Poker: What They Are & How to Play Them
In the range of all starting hands in Hold’em, pocket pairs are probably the most exciting group to look at....
November 18, 2019
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8 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: The Greatest Con Artist of All Time
Editor's Note: In this article, R. Paul Wilson talks about one of the biggest con men of all time: the...
November 11, 2019
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: The Put and Take Scam
Editor’s Note: In this article, our scams and cheating expert explains how to trick someone in the classic game of...
October 30, 2019
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Cheating With a Cold Deck
Editor’s Note: In this article, R. Paul Wilson discusses using a cold deck, or rather a deck of cards that...
October 14, 2019
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6 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Advantage Play
Editor’s note: In this article, R. Paul Wilson explains two advantage play techniques: how to track shuffles and locate aces...
September 23, 2019
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6 min read
How to Enjoy All the High Roller Benefits
Whether you visit Las Vegas or you play at your local casino, nothing quite compares to feeling like a VIP....
November 21, 2018
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4 min read
