Cheating at gambling in Rhode Island is using any device, scheme, or method to gain an unfair advantage at casino games, charged under R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-19-22. The charge is typically a felony with penalties up to 10 years in prison and significant fines. Common scenarios include card marking, electronic devices used at table games, dealer collusion, slot machine tampering, and chip exchange schemes. Twin River and Tiverton Casino actively cooperate with state police on cheating investigations and maintain detailed surveillance footage that becomes the primary evidence. Federal charges can apply when interstate elements are involved.
