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- Exploiting bugs in casino games can lead to significant winnings, but also legal trouble and financial losses.
- The legal consequences of exploiting bugs in casino games can be ambiguous, with charges being dropped due to uncertain legislation.
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Exploiting Slot Machines with Device Hacks
People often try to cheat the odds in casinos and find ways to swing the odds in their favor. Some slot machine hackers use devices like the Monkey Paw or EMP to manipulate machines and steal coins. However, using such devices can lead to immediate prison time. John Kane, a virtuoso pianist, discovered a bug in a popular video poker machine called Game King that allowed him to trigger large payouts. He teamed up with his gambling friend, Andrea Nester, to take advantage of this bug and went on winning streaks, exploiting the bug across multiple casinos in Las Vegas.
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