Citation for the mechanical error thing? If a casino allowed malfunctioning slots on the floor it would be in very deep shit with the state gaming commission. And if the machine isn’t malfunctioning the casino operator has committed grand larceny, which not only gets the license to print money revoked but also carries a jail sentence.
Assuming you’re talking about legal casinos in the U.S. and not some underground clip joint, that would be about the dumbest thing they could do, since no matter how big the payout, it’s almost certain to end up back in their safe after they entice the winner with a comped suite and lots of free shit (that costs the house almost nothing) to stay and keep on that “hot streak.” If not, c’est la vie, cost of doing business. Their daily profits dwarf the biggest individual jackpots available.
