Who is Dennis Nickrash and what is he known for?

Question

Who is Dennis Nickrash and why is he famous in the context of Las Vegas casinos?

Answer 1

Dennis Nickrash, also known as Dennis Nickrasch, is known as one of the greatest cheaters in the history of Nevada casinos. He stole an estimated $16 million over his career by manipulating slot machines. Nickrash started as a locksmith and used his skills to cheat traditional slot machines with a tool called the slider. Later, he adapted to computerized slot machines by re-engineering computer code to create winning jackpots on command. His sophisticated methods and refusal to reveal his secrets even after being caught earned him a notorious reputation and a place in the figurative 'Cheater Hall of Fame' in Las Vegas.

Comments

Dennis was one of the most successful gambling cheaters we've ever caught? But you didn't catch him. He got ratted out by one of his accomplices. Ultimately all of them got screwed over by somebody opening their mouths. Stupidity and greediness led to their downfalls. Gaming commissions detectives rarely make arrests solely due to their "detective skills".

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Last guy refusing to give up the scam/help the authorities for a lighter sentence is a real g, true to himself.

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We need more people like Dennis. “Never smarten up a chump”.

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There was also a guy who worked for the Gaming Commission who's job was to inspect and program the slot machines to make sure they were running right. He figured out to program them to pay out with certain coin denonimation sequences. Like you play a dime, a penny, 2 quarters, a dime, and a quarter and you hit the jackpot.

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He stole hundreds of thousands from the casino, then gave it all back at the tables. Poetic.