Italian Slot Machine Skimming Ring Had an Inside Man at Gambling Watchdog, Police Say

An alleged high-tech slot machine skimming ring in Italy had an insider advantage to dodge detection: a informant inside the government agency tasked with regulating the devices. The scheme involved a slot machine distributor and operator whose machines were installed at numerous gambling venues across the southern province of Cosenza, according to Italian authorities. Investigators say the operator worked with a network of technicians and suppliers to rig 145 machines to conceal wagers from tax authorities, allowing the group to pocket untaxed gambling revenue.