Casino Gambling

Biloxi blackjack dealer accused of cheating. Here’s what to know about the case

A former blackjack dealer at Boomtown Casino Biloxi has been indicted on a cheating charge after he allegedly helped patrons win at the table. He has pleaded not guilty and is being screened for a pre-trial diversion program.

FULL STORY: Ex-blackjack dealer charged with cheating scheme at Biloxi casino, records say

Here are key takeaways:

  • Huynh Chi Kang Nguyen, 27, of Biloxi, is charged with one count of cheating at gambling. He waived his arraignment in May and pleaded not guilty.
  • Court records say Nguyen exposed cards to patrons before they placed bets and failed to collect losing bets while working as a dealer at Boomtown Casino Biloxi.
  • The alleged cheating happened on or around July 16, 2025. Nguyen was arrested the same day and is out on a $25,000 bond.
  • If accepted into pre-trial diversion and he completes the terms, Nguyen would avoid a felony conviction. Otherwise, trial is tentatively set for July.
  • The offense carries up to two years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. The Mississippi Gaming Commission investigated, and Assistant District Attorney Meaghan Smith is prosecuting.

The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by journalists.

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