Crazy Facts You Didn't Know About Casinos

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Dealers Have to Show Their Hands to the Cameras Before They Leave the Table

If you've ever seen a casino dealer engage in some odd ritualistic behavior before going on break, it's because they're being closely watched at all times by cameras embedded in the ceiling. It's called "clearing your hands": dealers clap or "dust" their hands and show their palms for the cameras to show they aren't trying to steal chips. Casino owners put the rule in place because dealers pocketing chips is the one of the most common casino crimes.