Locked In with Ian Bick11 Des 2025

I Scammed Casinos — Then Nevada Forced Me To Survive Prison | James Reda

James Reda grew up in Las Vegas being raised by his grandparents, but his life took a sharp turn when his father taught him how to scam slot machines at a young age. That early introduction to hustling led James into a world of check fraud, casino scams, and eventually time in both Nevada state prison and federal prison — including serving time in the same facility as his father. After his first release, James tried to rebuild his life working as a limo driver, but he became wrapped up in an FBI indictment connected to his job. While on pre-trial release, he slipped back into check fraud and landed in prison again — where he was even accidentally released before being taken back into custody. Ultimately sentenced to more time, James served in both systems before using his second chance on the outside to finally turn his life around. In this episode, he breaks down his entire journey: the early scams, the prison time, the FBI case, the accidental release, the relapse, and what it took to change his life for good. If you're interested in Vegas crime stories, prison life, redemption arcs, and real interviews with people who've lived it, this conversation delivers honesty, insight, and wild twists from start to finish. #CasinoScam #PrisonStory #NevadaPrison #TrueCrimePodcast #LockedInWithIanBick #InmateStories #PrisonLife #crimeandconsequences Thanks to AURA FRAMES for sponsoring this episode: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN Connect with James Reda: Instagram: @jimmybangbitch TikTok: @haulingrockstars Company: ontoursolutions.com Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction & Early Life Story 02:00 Growing Up in Las Vegas: Family Dynamics & Environment 07:30 School Years, College Choices & Early Adulthood 12:00 First Crimes, Influence at Home & Early Red Flags 24:00 How Crime Escalated: Entry Into Casino Schemes 40:00 Inside the Casino Scams & The Day Everything Unraveled 01:00:00 Federal Charges, Prison Time & Navigating Legal Battles 01:17:00 Life After Release: Rebuilding, Setbacks & A Second Federal Case 01:27:00 Reflections on His Journey, Life Lessons & Where He Is Today

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