Ohio casino dealer accused of skimming the pool at least 14 times says he’s innocent despite being caught on video

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A former Ohio casino dealer has been accused of skimming the pool more than a dozen times this summer.

How much the former JACK Cleveland Casino poker room dealer is accused of stealing was not disclosed in court records.

The 51-year-old North Olmsted, Ohio, man pleaded not guilty Nov. 15 to violating casino gaming laws and misdemeanor theft. He is due back in court for a new hearing in early December.

A message seeking comment was left for his attorney Monday.

Authorities began investigating after a poker player accused the dealer of stealing from the stack of chips bet during a hand in September, according to records from the Ohio Casino Control Commission, which regulates casinos and investigates gambling crimes.

The casino reviewed the video and found other instances of him stealing from the table, according to the commission. He was fired a day later. Court records show he is accused of stealing 14 times since early August.

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