
Jerry Patterson's Craps Roll: Fact or Casino Legend?
Jerry Patterson claimed he could influence craps outcomes through controlled throwing. The mechanics don't work. Here's why casinos changed the rules anyway.
May 13, 2026
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Jerry Patterson claimed he could influence craps outcomes through controlled throwing. The mechanics don't work. Here's why casinos changed the rules anyway.