{"id":5440,"date":"2023-08-10T11:26:17","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T11:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/10\/lawsuit-filed-against-ameristar-casino-in-colorado-by-disgruntled-gambler\/"},"modified":"2023-08-10T11:26:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T11:26:17","slug":"lawsuit-filed-against-ameristar-casino-in-colorado-by-disgruntled-gambler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/10\/lawsuit-filed-against-ameristar-casino-in-colorado-by-disgruntled-gambler\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawsuit Filed Against Ameristar Casino in Colorado by Disgruntled Gambler"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Card counting has long been a source of conflict and discussion in the world of gaming. While casinos frown on it and frequently take steps to discourage or penalize players who engage in it, the legal situation around card counting is not always clear. 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Daniel Carr, a spokesperson for the Colorado Department of Revenue, elucidated the situation. Carr affirmed that counting cards using one\u2019s mental acumen is not against the law. 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The nuanced distinction between mental card counting and more manipulative practices underscores the intricate legal tightrope that both players and casinos tread.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/lawsuit-filed-against-ameristar-casino-in-colorado-by-disgruntled-gambler\/\">Lawsuit Filed Against Ameristar Casino in Colorado by Disgruntled Gambler<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Card counting has long been a source of conflict and discussion in the world of gaming. While casinos frown on it and frequently take steps to discourage or penalize players who engage in it, the legal situation around card counting is not always clear. 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