Two Men Accused of Cheating at Poker in Southern California Casinos

Security footage caught the pair bending and marking cards. Now, they face serious charges and potential prison time.

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2025 October 4 . 3:32 PM

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In this image there are two men who are sitting in the chairs. The man on the left side is writing... — In this image there are two men who are sitting in the chairs. The man on the left side is writing on the card by keeping it on the table. In the background there are posters which are sticked to the wall. The man on the right side is holding the cards.

Two Men Accused of Cheating at Poker in Southern California Casinos

Two men, Vaagn Galustyan and Armin Martirosyan, have been accused of cheating at poker in two Southern California casinos. They allegedly marked cards and won over $30,000 in total at online casino games. Security footage showed Galustyan and Martirosyan bending the corners of high-value cards and marking others, helping them decide how to bet in subsequent hands at card games. They played at Pala Casino, winning $19,250, and Harrah's Casino, winning $13,410. Physically altering playing cards is against casino rules and considered a crime. The pair faces two felony counts of conspiracy to commit a crime. If convicted, they could serve up to three years and eight months in prison. Galustyan and Martirosyan's alleged actions have led to serious charges in the casino movie industry. The investigation and trial will determine the outcome of their case.