Slot Machine

6 photos · 2008–2023

6 photographs tagged Slot Machine, 2008–2023.

Gambler at Game King slot machines in a Las Vegas casino with illuminated displays and patterned ceiling. — The Game King is a multi-game video poker terminal built by International Game Technology, first introduced in 1998 and still common on casino floors across Nevada. A single Game King terminal lets players switch between dozens of video poker variants — including Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild, and Bonus Poker — along with select slot and keno titles. The "multi-denomination" designation refers to the machine's ability to accept wagers ranging from pennies to several dollars per credit, set by the operator rather than fixed at manufacture. IGT, now part of Light & Wonder following a series of corporate mergers, built the Game King line to let casinos consolidate multiple game types into a single cabinet, reducing the floor space needed for separate single-game machines.

Rows of Quick Hit slot machines display error screens at MGM Grand in Las Vegas during a 2023 ransomware attack. — MGM Grand's casino floor sits along the Las Vegas Strip, one of the largest gaming resorts operated by MGM Resorts International. On September 15, 2023, slot machines including Quick Hit units displayed blank or error screens after a ransomware attack disclosed days earlier disrupted computer systems across MGM properties. The outage affected slot machines, digital key cards, and payment systems at MGM-operated casinos throughout Las Vegas. MGM later confirmed the attackers accessed company data and disrupted operations for over a week before service was restored.

Aristocrat Gaming slot machine displays a validation buffer error message at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. — The Bellagio is one of ten Las Vegas properties owned by MGM Resorts International. On September 11, 2023, MGM Resorts confirmed a cybersecurity incident that forced the company to shut down portions of its computer systems, including hotel reservations, digital room keys, and slot machine networks, across its properties. The outage lasted roughly ten days and was later attributed to a ransomware group known as Scattered Spider, which used social engineering tactics to gain access to MGM's network. MGM estimated the attack cost the company about $100 million in lost revenue and remediation expenses. This Aristocrat Gaming machine displayed a "Host Disable - Validation Buffer Full" error, a symptom of the network validation system being taken offline during the outage.

Printed notice on a Las Vegas slot machine explaining service outages during the 2023 MGM Resorts cyberattack. — MGM Resorts International operates several Las Vegas Strip properties, including Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Aria, under one shared network of casino management systems. In September 2023, the company disclosed a cyberattack that disrupted slot machines, ATMs, hotel key cards, and reservation systems across its properties for roughly ten days. MGM later attributed the breach to the hacking group Scattered Spider and estimated the incident cost the company about $100 million. During the outage, guests were directed to casino cashiers for ticket redemptions that machines could no longer process automatically.

Slot machines at the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas are offline due to a ransomware attack on MGM Resorts International, September 15, 2023. — Slot machines at the Bellagio resort in Las Vegas display error messages on September 15th, 2023. This outage occurred following a public announcement of a ransomware attack that affected MGM Resorts International properties, including the Bellagio. The attack disrupted operations and impacted the gaming floor, highlighting the vulnerability of large-scale entertainment venues to cyber threats. The Bellagio, known for its luxury and elaborate design, is a prominent fixture on the Las Vegas Strip, and such disruptions underscore the reliance of modern casinos on digital infrastructure.

Slot machine displaying an "Out of Service" message on its screen at the MGM Grand casino in Las Vegas — This slot machine sits inside the MGM Grand on the Las Vegas Strip, one of thousands of gaming devices spread across its casino floor. The MGM Grand casino covers roughly 171,500 square feet and holds slot machines alongside table games, sports betting, and a poker room. The screen reads "Out of Service" and shows a credit balance, a message tied to the machine's ticket-in, ticket-out system rather than to cash payouts. MGM Resorts International owns and operates the property, which opened in 1993 and remains one of the largest casino resorts in the world.

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