A Rivers Casino Pittsburgh table games dealer is facing multiple charges after allegedly dealing fraudulent hands of blackjack to customers. Jamie Smith, 32, of Brighton Heights, is charged with fraud and theft.
Rivers Casino Pittsburgh table games dealer overpaid customers on bets, did not collect money from losing bets
From Oct. 26 through Nov. 2, 2024, Smith reportedly overpaid customers on bets and not collected money from losing bets, according to state police.
Investigators said casino video surveillance allegedly showed Smith dealing 192 fraudulent hands of blackjack over 31 hours of work. Losses totaled more than $21,000, officials said.
Smith was arrested on Friday at Rivers Casino and taken to the Allegheny County Jail. She’s since been released on bond and is awaiting a court hearing set for Nov. 20.
A spokesman for Rivers Casino said they had “no additional information to provide” and directed any further questions to the state police.
“We cooperated fully with the Pennsylvania State Police in this investigation,” casino spokesman Jack Horner said in a statement.
Casino offers other classic table games, including Baccarat, Big Six, Craps, Four Card Poker, and Mississippi Stud
Blackjack is one of the most popular table games at Rivers Casino, according to the website.
Blazing 777 Blackjack is another new option for guests. The progressive side bet helps the gambler win based off the number of 7s the player receives in their hand. The more 7s in a hand, the more the player could win.
Players can also choose from other casino table games such as Baccarat, Big Six, Craps, Four Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, PaiGow Poker, Roulette, Three Card Poker, and Ultimate Texas Hold’em.
The Rush Table Zone features $5 minimums for Blackjack and Roulette. Additionally, this space has a live dealer and 55 electronic Table Games with touch screens.
The casino also offers over 1,900 slots, video poker, $10,000 jackpot drawings, and BetRivers Sportsbook. Rivers Casino Pittsburgh provides 24/7 gaming action to customers, per the website.
