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bossradio93 · 07-20-2007, 05:14 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070719/...s_slot_machine

Is winning on faulty slot machine crime?

Thu Jul 19, 12:11 PM ET

ELIZABETH, Ind. - Prosecutors are considering criminal charges against casino gamblers who won big on a slot machine that had been installed with faulty software.

The machine at Caesars Indiana credited gamblers $10 for each dollar they inserted because the software wasn't designed for U.S. currency, state police said. More than two dozen people played the machine before one gambler alerted Caesars employees.

Caesars lost $487,000 on the machine during that time, state police said.

A decision on whether to bring criminal charges could come in a couple of weeks, said John Colin, chief deputy prosecutor for Harrison County. He said "criminal intent" may be involved when people play a machine they know is faulty.

The casino said some of the gamblers returned the money after the casino contacted them.

"This is a bit of an unusual case because you've got to go back and piece together who did what," Colin said. The prosecutor's office declined to say Thursday what criminal charges could be brought.

The incident occurred last July, but he said obtaining casino records took longer than expected.

Kathryn Ford of Louisville, Ky., the gambler who alerted the casino, said going after the other patrons was unfair.

When a slot machine jams and gamblers lose money, they don't get it back, she said.

"It doesn't work in the reverse," Ford said. "They need to forget it and move on."

Yahoo! News/AP-July 19, 2007

Since when did winning become a crime?

catlover79 · 07-20-2007, 05:27 PM

What a good question! I don't even know how to answer.

Mikado · 07-20-2007, 05:32 PM

Casinos are all run by criminals, talk about the pot calling the kettle black.....I hope this goes to court, and gets thrown out, causing the Casinos a ton of bad publicity!

Ireneparalegal · 07-20-2007, 07:14 PM

Wait a minute, it says above, "Kathryn Ford...a gambler, alerted the casino..."

DUMBASS!!! Why alert the casino in the first place??? It was IN YOUR FAVOR!!

My pick for the bonehead of the week.

Mikado · 07-20-2007, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Wait a minute, it says above, "Kathryn Ford...a gambler, alerted the casino..."

DUMBASS!!! Why alert the casino in the first place??? It was IN YOUR FAVOR!!

My pick for the bonehead of the week.

You should pick one EVERY week, Irene

Ireneparalegal · 07-20-2007, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

You should pick one EVERY week, Irene

I think I will. Thanx.

Zoneboy · 07-20-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

My pick for the bonehead of the week.

Submitted for your approval Miss Kathryn Ford, A seemingly harmless woman with a passion for playing the slots. In the past Miss Ford has relied on lady luck and skill to win at these one-armed bandits but tonight is different. Tonight she won't need any help because this machine has been installed with faulty software that will give her $10 for every $1 she feeds into it. Miss Ford also happens to be quite honest and in just a moment, We'll see how long she can keep this up before her conscience gets the best of her. This is The Bonehead Zone.

Mikado · 07-20-2007, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Submitted for your approval Miss Kathryn Ford, A seemingly harmless woman with a passion for playing the slots. In the past Miss Ford has relied on lady luck and skill to win at these one-armed bandits but tonight is different. Tonight she won't need any help because this machine has been installed with faulty software that will give her $10 for every $1 she feeds into it. Miss Ford also happens to be quite honest and in just a moment, We'll see how long she can keep this up before her conscience gets the best of her. This is The Bonehead Zone.

catlover79 · 07-20-2007, 10:25 PM

I give her the Bonehead of the Week: Female Division. The male division is headed by Michael SICK (Vick).

Mr. Television · 07-20-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I give her the Bonehead of the Week: Female Division. The male division is headed by Michael SICK (Vick).

That's a good name for him.

Ireneparalegal · 07-20-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Submitted for your approval Miss Kathryn Ford, A seemingly harmless woman with a passion for playing the slots. In the past Miss Ford has relied on lady luck and skill to win at these one-armed bandits but tonight is different. Tonight she won't need any help because this machine has been installed with faulty software that will give her $10 for every $1 she feeds into it. Miss Ford also happens to be quite honest and in just a moment, We'll see how long she can keep this up before her conscience gets the best of her. This is The Bonehead Zone.

*insert Twilight Zone theme here*

God, talk abt stupid...

catlover79 · 07-20-2007, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Walking Tall

That's a good name for him.

Hey, I call 'em like I see 'em.

Hollow · 07-21-2007, 01:04 AM

i don't get it, was the lady doing something wrong by being honest and not selfish?

Ireneparalegal · 07-23-2007, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

I give her the Bonehead of the Week: Female Division. The male division is headed by Michael SICK (Vick).

I still nominate SICK for the bonehead award.

How abt for the month? LOL

catlover79 · 07-23-2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I still nominate SICK for the bonehead award.

How abt for the month? LOL

Forget the month - how about the YEAR??

07-20-2007, 05:14 PM	#1
bossradio93 Game Show Fanatic! Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2004 Location: Bellflower, California Posts: 2,392	Is winning on faulty slot machine crime? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070719/...s_slot_machine Is winning on faulty slot machine crime? Thu Jul 19, 12:11 PM ET ELIZABETH, Ind. - Prosecutors are considering criminal charges against casino gamblers who won big on a slot machine that had been installed with faulty software. The machine at Caesars Indiana credited gamblers $10 for each dollar they inserted because the software wasn't designed for U.S. currency, state police said. More than two dozen people played the machine before one gambler alerted Caesars employees. Caesars lost $487,000 on the machine during that time, state police said. A decision on whether to bring criminal charges could come in a couple of weeks, said John Colin, chief deputy prosecutor for Harrison County. He said "criminal intent" may be involved when people play a machine they know is faulty. The casino said some of the gamblers returned the money after the casino contacted them. "This is a bit of an unusual case because you've got to go back and piece together who did what," Colin said. The prosecutor's office declined to say Thursday what criminal charges could be brought. The incident occurred last July, but he said obtaining casino records took longer than expected. Kathryn Ford of Louisville, Ky., the gambler who alerted the casino, said going after the other patrons was unfair. When a slot machine jams and gamblers lose money, they don't get it back, she said. "It doesn't work in the reverse," Ford said. "They need to forget it and move on." Yahoo! News/AP-July 19, 2007 Since when did winning become a crime?
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07-20-2007, 05:32 PM	#3
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	Casinos are all run by criminals, talk about the pot calling the kettle black.....I hope this goes to court, and gets thrown out, causing the Casinos a ton of bad publicity!

07-20-2007, 10:25 PM	#9
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I give her the Bonehead of the Week: Female Division. The male division is headed by Michael SICK (Vick).

07-21-2007, 01:04 AM	#13
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	i don't get it, was the lady doing something wrong by being honest and not selfish?