What types of games did Thimbleriggers run?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Thimblerigger
Thimbleriggers typically ran games involving sleight of hand and deception, most famously the shell game, where a small object is hidden under one of three cups or shells. They also organized various betting games, card tricks, and other forms of gambling that relied on trickery to mislead participants, often leading to financial loss for unsuspecting players.