When I first jumped into the Slot Machines and Casino industry, I was expecting a super airtight security system and procedures. What I found out was shocking. They were just the same as most corporate and government organizations if not worse in some cases. I have taken this on in three different angles as a Pen tester, gaming lab researcher and head of a slot development department.
Regulations for Casinos vary from state to state and mostly focus on financials and player fairness. When it does refer to system security it usually is vague, out of dat. Some gaming vendors take advantage of security testing while other do not and assume they are going to be in air-gapped environment. The trend continues today even with online gambling and wagering systems online.
This talk is meant to be fun as I am often asked; “How do you cheat a slot machine?”. Until now, I have never been allowed to answer and this will be my first public talk on the subject out of many!!