A high-stakes poker player was shot dead at a private club table. Four players were at the table. Player A claimed he was dealing the cards. Player B claimed he was shuffling the deck. Player C claimed he was counting his chips. Player D claimed he was cutting the cards. Detective Thorne arrested Player C. Why?
Player C
Player C claimed to be counting chips during the shooting, but in a high-stakes game, chips are kept counted and visible on the table; you don't 'count chips' as an ongoing action during a hand, or more simply, counting chips requires holding them, but his hands were found empty. Wait, better logic: A poker game requires betting, dealing, shuffling, and cutting, but you don't 'count your chips' while actively playing a hand of poker; you count chips away from play or it's a fabricated alibi.
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Detective riddles are tiny mysteries. Look for the detail in the story that does not fit; it is usually the clue that solves the case.
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