Poker glossary
Punctuating
Punctuating is a cheater's technique of marking cards with a fingernail or a device. It is the same as pricking.
The simple explanation
A cheat makes tiny marks on cards, so he can see what they are later. It is a way of marking cards.
A closer look
Marked cards are one of the oldest forms of cheating. Casinos use fresh decks and cameras. If you see marks, tell the floor. Punctuating and pricking are different names for the same method.
A practical example
A player discovers that several cards have small dents on their backs and tells the floor.
Full explanation
Punctuating is a cheater’s technique of marking cards with a fingernail or a device. It is the same as pricking.
Punctuating is marking cards with a nail or device.
It is the same as pricking.
Casinos change decks often.
Report any marks.