Don Hitchcock, 51, appeared in court last week after allegedly using a massage gun to score some slot machine winnings at Northern Quest Casino. He was reportedly able to manipulate the coin platform of vintage slot machines over multiple visits, which caused coins to drop into the payout chute. This unique method of cheating was not only creative but highlighted the lengths to which individuals might go to exploit outdated gaming technology.
Casinos have been continuously targeted by various cheating schemes, one recent example being a poker scandal in France where two men used tiny cameras hidden in their cell phones. These cameras allowed them to take low-angle pictures of the cards being dealt at a blackjack table. With help from microscopic earpieces, they would relay the card information to accomplices, creating an elaborate system for cheating.
GGPoker experienced a significant cheating incident involving a player named 'Moneytaker69', who was banned for exploiting a vulnerability in the site's game client. This player was found to be using a method where he could customize the client to deduce all-in equity, essentially allowing him to gain an unfair advantage over others by exploiting a data leak inside the gaming interface.
In November, authorities arrested two individuals connected to cheating at the Rampart Casino in Las Vegas. The incident reflects ongoing challenges casinos face regarding cheating and theft, as criminals devise increasingly sophisticated strategies to manipulate games and deceive operators.
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