Poker glossary
Nailing
Nailing is a cheater's technique of marking cards with a fingernail or a device. It is the same as pricking, pegging and punctuating.
The simple explanation
A cheat uses his nail to put tiny marks on cards, so that he can later tell what they are.
A closer look
Several names describe similar marking methods. Casinos use new decks and cameras to prevent them. If you notice dents or marks on cards, tell the floor.
A practical example
A dealer finds tiny nail marks on several cards and replaces the deck.
Full explanation
Nailing is a cheater’s technique of marking cards with a fingernail or a device. It is the same as pricking, pegging and punctuating.
Nailing is marking cards with a fingernail.
It is the same as pricking.
Casinos change decks to prevent it.
Report marks to the floor.