Dropping the cut is another common cheat. For this type of false cut, the desirable card is located and placed in position in the deck. When the cheat offers the deck for a cut, some cards appear to drop on the table. When the cards are replaced in the deck, no cut is really made. The player s hand covers up the move and the key card remains in the same position the whole time.
Chances are good that the deck is marked.
Having the cards spread out allows the cheat to easily read the cards and select one to his liking. Knowing what you select as well can make the cheat less obvious. Rather than drawing suspicion by turning an ace or face card every time, now he just has to beat your card by a point or two. Secondly, be aware of tag team play. Two or more players could work out a signal ahead of time.