Lamp Inspection


Just before the big game at the end starts, the Kid takes a careful look at the overhead lamp as if he's looking for something and then looks at Lancey and they trade a smile. I was puzzled why he did it and thought there may be an explanation later on, but there never was. I suppose he was looking for some evidence of cheating, but what's going to be in the lamp (he also looks under the table before looking at the lamp)?

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He was looking for mirrors, which would reveal the opponents cards to bystanders hanging around the table. These people could then signal to other players what the hands were. This was a common tactic.

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Mirrors. Pretty obvious.

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