Houstonian one of two arrested in roulette scam
LAKE CHARLES, LA
Gaming Enforcement Section troopers said in a news release the
arrests of Stephen Mouton, 44, of Iowa, La., and Constandi Lubbat,
54, of Houston are linked to earlier arrests in alleged cheating at
L'Auberge du Lac Casino Resort roulette tables.
The two are each charged with felony cheating and swindling over
$1,500 and criminal conspiracy.
Investigators say Mouton allegedly stole $113,400 and Lubbat is
accused of taking $63,000.
State police arrested Derrick Weldon of Lake Charles and Charbel
Tannous of Houston in mid-May in connection with the case.
The scheme, which was discovered by casino surveillance
personnel, is referred to in the gaming industry as "past
posting." In it, a patron is allowed by a dealer to place a bet as
the roulette ball falls on a position on the wheel.
The state investigation, which began May 12, is continuing.
