Casinos cry foul over iPhone card counting app


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Nevada gambling regulators have warned casinos about a card-counting program for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch.

That's because players can illegally use the device to help them beat the house in blackjack.

Card counting by players is not illegal in Nevada.

Using a device to count cards is considered a felony.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board warned casinos of the program last week.

Nevada learned of the program from California gambling regulators who said officials at an Indian casino found customers using it.

Card counting can help blackjack players determine when they are likely to win a hand and should adjust their bets.

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Chuck Henry, NBC Newschannel

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