Probably a better article liknked to Associated Press. But Players at Caesars INdiana raked in almost a half million dollars over two days on one slote machine that gave players credit for putting in 100 times as much as the really had. Caesars lost $487,000 before a PLAYER notified officials of the problem with the slot machine. And Indiana Gaming c'commission investigation said the casino might end up being fined for failure to follow procedures designed to prevent such a problem. The casino intends to recoup the money from players Kathryn Ford of Louisville, Ky realized something was wrong July 23, when she and her husband played at two Extra Money machines. She put in $20 and the machine registered it as $200. In total she put in eight $20 bills and received vouchers that could be redeemed for $1,600 cash. One young woman hijacked the machine to put in a $100 and gain a $1,000 and took off. Ford and her husband reported the problem to security. The casino discovered that the new software had been installed on the machine July 21. It was set with a switch in position for use in the Phillippines and it instructed the machine to multiply credits by 10. Three technicians and a supervisor were involved in the installation and testing of the software. The technician who set the machine has been suspended. Ceasars general manager ED Garruto said Caesars intends to try to recover the money. "We're going to contact some of the patrons who may have benefited a great deal and see if we can effect a recovery," he said. Some of the 24 who benefitted used their player cards. ##### I wonder if Kathryn Ford and her husband are going to get free buffets for life?
Just Say No I hope the players know there are under no legal obligation to return any of the money. Whats the chances that they would be tracking down the players if the payouts were short :joker: Joep
Harah's HA HA Sorry to be obtuse. But Southern Indiana and Kentucky River people might fear losing their trailers if they didn't return the money.
