Mills does not dispute that he counts cards, or that he was asked to leave the casino. Asked about Mills, spokeswoman Carmen Gonzales said in an email: 'We do not have a comment, except to say that as a private facility, we reserve the right to refuse service or limit play of any casino customer.' Maryland Live, the state's largest casino, declined to discuss its policy on card counters or disclose how many have been banned. 'However, card counting that is done using intellectual capacity to keep track of cards is not prohibited by state law or regulation.' The use of electronic or mechanical aid to count cards is forbidden in Maryland casinos,' said Stephen Martino, director of the Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.
'Maryland law is consistent with regulatory practices across the industry.
