Apr 23, 2010
Cabby admits cheating casino
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<!-- end left side bar --> <!-- story content : start --> A CABBY became the first Singaporean to plead guilty on Friday to cheating and attempted cheating at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). As an undischarged bankrupt, Loo Siew Wan is banned from entering or gambling in casinos here. The 53-year-old posed as his elder brother, Mr Loh Siow Kok, to get in by using the 55-year-old's driving licence and paying an entry levy of $100 on Feb 21. The next day while playing at a baccarat table, he tried to cheat by placing a bet of two $100 chips on 'banker' after the winning result was declared as 'banker'.
But his past-posting act was seen by a fellow gamer who immediately raised an alert. Having been exposed, Loo quickly took back his chips and walked away from the table. The dealer informed his pit supervisor. A CCTV footage confirmed his dishonest act. When a police officer came at about 1.20am, Loo gave false information by producing his brother's driving licence when asked about his identity. Four other charges were taken into consideration. Loo has convictions for firearm possession in 1989 and gambling in 2000. Chief District Judge Tan Siong Thye will sentence Loo next Friday.