The most common type of casino crime is known as cheating and swindling.  A person who purposely or knowingly commits fraud while attempting to win money at the casino can be charged with a criminal offense for cheating and swindling.

The methods for cheating in a casino are often specific to individual games and include the following: Past posting: After a bet is won, a player replaces smaller-denomination chips with large-denomination chips. Hand mucking: Palming desirable cards, then switching them for less desirable cards that the gambler holds.