Darknet Diaries

Ep 18: Jackpot

Jul 1, 2018
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John Kane's Discovery

  • John Kane, a skilled pianist and consultant, frequently gambled at casinos in Las Vegas.
  • In 2009, he encountered a bug in a Game King video poker machine that gave him a large payout without placing a bet.
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Collaboration and Experimentation

  • Kane contacted his gambling friend, Andre Nestor, about the bug.
  • They experimented together, trying to replicate the glitch in different casinos and on various Game King machines.
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The Double Up Feature

  • They discovered that the "double up" feature was crucial for the exploit.
  • The duo refined their strategy, enabling them to trigger larger payouts at various casinos.
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