After nearly four years of investigation, police concluded the alleged international scam at an Ontario Casino did not include the use of high-tech devices. According to Sgt. Bob Patterson, methods used were relatively rudimentary and worked by defying the usual odds of winning.

“It was sleight-of-hand and shuffling techniques” explained Patterson, “it’s not new but they have taken it to the next level,” he added, mentioning the organization, planning and number of people involved made it more sophisticated. The scam caused a $2 million loss to the province.

In Ontario, the only affected casino known so far is Casino Rama. The fraud occurred only in the Mini-Baccarat and affected only the casino, not the customers, casino officials explained. In the U.S. the FBI investigation has extended to eight states, including Michigan, Indiana and Nevada.

The case still remains under investigation. In the meanwhile, Casino Rama will conduct investigations to ensure the integrity of all its games. “The arrests prove that the system works,” said Harry Oshanski, the president and CEO.