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<P>Some most common types of marked cards are:</P>
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<LI><A href="fr_readers_text_01.html">introduction to marked cards</A></LI>
<LI><A href="fr_readers_text_02.html">playing cards marked by manufacturers</A></LI>
<LI><A href="fr_readers_text_03.html">luminous readers</A></LI>
<LI>line work</LI>
<LI><A href="fr_readers_text_04.html#flash">flash work</A></LI>
<LI><A href="fr_readers_text_04.html#tint">shade work</A></LI>
<LI><A href="fr_readers_text_05.html">puncture marking or pegging</A></LI>
<LI><A href="fr_readers_text_06.html">sorts</A></LI>
<LI>trims</LI>
<LI><A href="fr_readers_text_07.html">juice work</A></LI>
<LI><A href="fr_readers_text_08.html">marking cards during play</A></LI>
<LI>crimping</LI>
<LI>waving</LI>
<LI>nailing</LI>
<LI><A href="fr_readers_text_09.html">planting marked cards</A></LI>
<LI><A href="fr_readers_text_10.html">dyes and solvents</A></LI>
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<P> <B>Introduction to marked cards:</B></P>
<P>Marked cards are the basic gimmick of card cheating. Knowing the identity of
certain playing cards during a card game may be of critical importance. This is why
marking playing cards is a powerful weapon in the arsenal of the card cheat. Learn
how marked cards can be used to cheat at a home poker game or even in a public
card room. Also learn how marked cards can be used to cheat in casinos or other
gambling games. Learn how marked cards can be used to cheat in the game of blackjack.</P>
<P>There are a few terms for marked cards. The most usual terms are readers or
paper, hence the expression "paper player", meaning a cheat who uses
marked cards. The other terminology associated with the term "paper"
is "planting paper" or "papering", meaning planting marked
cards. Marked cards can be planted straight into the game, by either switching
a marked deck into the game or by simply introducing it at the outset. More careful
and sophisticated card sharks will "plant paper" in a neighborhood
store, where it will be picked up by the unsuspecting victim some time before
a friendly home poker game.</P>
<P>Methods of marking cards vary. Some types of marked cards are closely kept
secrets of the gambling underground while others are more widely known. Some
examples of professionally marked cards are juice decks, black line work, puncture
marking or pegging, flash work, sorts etc. Different types of marked cards will
be used for cheating at different card games.</P>
<P>As with any other card cheating method the use of marked cards requires experience
and knowledge. While the inexperienced card cheat will rely too heavily on a cheating
device, such as a marked deck of cards, the experienced card cheat will use the gaff
sparingly. </P>
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