Reno Peppermill fined $1,000,000 for stealing Slot info from other casinos
Very interesting. Perhaps those in the business can answer if this is something they have heard of happening before.
Quote: Bozhttp://www.reviewjournal.com/business/peppermill-casino-owners-agree-1-million-fine-over-use-slot-machine-reset-key
Very interesting. Perhaps those in the business can answer if this is something they have heard of happening before.[/q
Ryan Tors is the guy that 86'd all the AP's out of the Peppermill a couple of years ago."Quit trying your luck and start trying your skill." Mickey Crimm
Quote:Jim Barbee, chief of the Control Board’s technology division, said the key — known in the industry as a 2341 key — is a common tool used by slot machine technicians to gather information or reset a game following verification of large jackpot. Most keys are generic and work on slot machines of all manufacturers.
Using the key doesn’t allow access to a slot’s inner workings and won’t change the outcome of a game.
“The key gives the technician access the device’s program information,” Barbee said. “The key allows you to read that information. It’s a generic key in the industry.”
It’s also an item available to the public, but not through normal channels. A check on eBay.com found more than a dozen listings for a “slot machine reset key” or a “2341 key” for several manufacturers, including International Game Technology, Bally Technologies and WMS Industries. Prices ranged from $2.99 for a single key to nearly $100 for 72 keys.
Does the Wizard have a key for evaluation purposes? (Probably wouldn't go over too well, I expect). Is it something you can only use when the machine is already open?
