Think you have what it takes to win the Three-Card Monte? Learn more about this seemingly simple game and why you might be better off sticking to a game like roulette.

You’re walking down the street in Atlantic City and you spot a small crowd around a guy doing card tricks. After taking bets from eager onlookers, he shuffles the cards around and, right under everyone’s noses, throws them off the scent of the winning card. Sound familiar? Because this trick, called the Three-Card Monte, has seen even the keenest gamblers lose out.

Here’s what you need to know about this unassuming gamble that could have you going cross-eyed.

Includes: Gimmick and Instructions