Random googling got me to a common scam practiced in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia. Allegedly often by Philippinos (sorry if you are from that neck of the woods).

The elaborate scam involves a large crew who lure a rube to an unfamiliar location, then inveigle them in a "sure thing" betting swindle. The mark is first shown a cheaters trick then invited to cheat with the team at blackjack. As if by magic a rich player arrives and a game begins. The stakes rise and rise until, finally, the mark needs to ante a hunk of money to ensure totally cleaning out the supposed mark. Needless to say, the other blackjack player is part of the team and the adventurous tourist gets only a good story in return for his/her backpacking budget.

The scam revolves around a persuasive Blackjack technique. I've searched and searched but I can't find the trick that is taught to the victim of this scam.

Does anyone know what that the trick is?

A link to this scam is here...

http://www.bangkokscams.com/scams-in...jack-scam.html

FYI, I'm not planning to scam anyone, I'm just interested in this arcane piece of BJ lore ^^