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The Arizona Republic has an outstanding exclusive with an ex-member of an Arizona betting ring that uses an online site to allow its clients to place bets without a credit card, and settles all payments and collections via cash in person.

The computer kept track of wins and losses. Monday morning Sam knew where he stood. So did his bookie, who had access to Sam's online account.

"The fact you don't have to put up a credit card is perfect," Sam said. "For a gambler, that's the last thing you want to do, leave a paper trail."