Overview

• Vaagn Galustyan, 52, and Armin Martirosyan, 53, were arraigned Tuesday in San Diego County and pleaded not guilty to two felony conspiracy counts.
• Prosecutors allege the men bent corners of tens through aces while playing Mississippi Stud at Pala Casino and Harrah’s Resort Southern California, actions captured on surveillance video.
• The District Attorney reports $19,250 in winnings at Pala and $13,410 at Harrah’s, totaling more than $30,000.
• If convicted on all counts, each defendant faces a maximum sentence of three years and eight months in state prison.
• A preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 15, with the DA emphasizing detection by casino security and cooperation with tribal authorities.