In the latest issue of Popular Science there is an article that describes how Vegas is going "high tech" and how they have invested millions in a nationwide network of slot machines. The security of the network is constantly monitored and each "mega jackpot" is instantly identified. Before the payout the system goes through an extensive set of audits to ensure that there was no tampering and that includes dispatching a security expert to the premises of the winning machine, which gets a final electronic edit to ensure there was no tampering before any payouts are made.

Sounds like the tote companies and the racing industry might want to talk to these folks.

Maybe David Patent can give us some insight.

Chris