Talking With Dustin Marks – October 12, 2026
Author, How I Did It and Got Away With It-Principles and Sto-ries from Cheating at the Blackjack Table
How do you beat Las Vegas casinos at their own game—and get away with it more than 500 times? On this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” I talk with Dustin Marks, author of How I Did It and Got Away With It—Principles and Stories from Cheating at the Blackjack Table and cohost of the podcast “Cheating at Blackjack.”
Dustin reveals how he used sleight of hand, sophisticated computer technology and a carefully constructed strategy to cheat at blackjack as both a player and a dealer during the 1980s. He eventually walked away after four years, ending his gambling career in 1990. Today, he shares his unusual expertise as a casino consultant, public speaker and podcast host. He also performs magic, having b een introduced to that world at age seven,
We discuss why cheating is harder today, how lessons from the casino floor can apply to the corporate world, his philosophy of “go for longevity,” and his unexpected partnership with a diamond thief. It's a fascinating look at casino deception, risk, and the fine line between getting away with it and getting caught.
ABOUT DUSTIN:
Dustin Marks is a legend in the world of blackjack. Turned out by the very best, he used his skills to cheat many of Las Vegas's casinos — both as a dealer and as a player. His track record is nothing short of astonishing: over 500 plays under his belt, and he was never caught.
He was involved with computer coolers, dealt a Steer Game, stacked the deck for his agents, and flashed cards to his agent. He has attended several Blackjack Balls, where only the top 100 blackjack players in the world are invited.
When Dustin decided to retire he tapped into his treasure trove of unique experiences and embarked on a journey as an author, penning not one but three eye-opening books. Each one gives you a backstage pass into the world of blackjack cheating — sharing secrets and stories straight from Dustin's own playbook.
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