CHARLESTON, W.Va.
A blackjack dealer at a West Virginia casino is accused of showing cards to players before they placed bets.
A criminal complaint filed in Kanawha County Circuit Court says 25-year-old Derek Maple of Poca is charged with a racetrack game violation.
State Police were called to Tri-State Racetrack and Gaming Center in Nitro on Saturday.
The complaint says Maple was seen on videotape allegedly showing cards to players. One of the players, 40-year-old Thuhuong Nguyen of Mount Hope, also was charged with a racetrack game violation.
The felony charge carries a maximum punishment of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine upon conviction.
Maple also was charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Both suspects have been released on bond.
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