In the context of land-based gambling, the slang term mechanic refers to a casino dealer who is cheating.
There are multiple ways a dealer can cheat. For example, a greased dealer may:
- Hand an accomplice a set of loaded dice during a game of craps;
- Not call a foul when a cheater has more cards they are allowed to have;
- Pretend not to notice that a player is capping.
Catching cheating dealers in one of the functions of a ladderman, pit boss, and other senior casino staff. In most cases, a dealer who is caught cheating will face criminal charges.
Mechanic:
- Slang term for a cheating dealer.