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Cyberattack Cuts World Series of Poker Stream in Las Vegas

A cyberattack disrupted the livestream of the World Series of Poker Main Event final table on July 15, blacking out PokerGO’s broadcast for 20 minutes during a critical hand. The incident occurred at the Horseshoe Las Vegas casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, where nine players competed for a $10

Cybersecurity Breach at International Game Technology Disrupts U.S. Operations in Las Vegas and Providence

On November 17, 2024, International Game Technology (IGT) detected unauthorized access to its systems, triggering the activation of its cybersecurity incident response plan. The breach led to the proactive shutdown of certain internal IT systems and applications to mitigate risks, while external advisors were brought in to investigate. IGT implemented

Ex-Disney World Employee Charged in Cyberattack, Manipulating Menus and Allergy Warnings

In Orlando, Florida, Michael Scheuer, a former Disney World menu production manager, faces federal charges for allegedly hacking Disney’s proprietary “Menu Creator” system following his contentious termination in June 2024. The FBI’s criminal complaint details a series of cyberattacks over three months, from mid-June until September 2024, that

Nevada Casino Operator Olympia Gaming Impacted by Cyberattack

Olympia Gaming, operating Casino Fandango in Carson City and Legends Bay Casino in Sparks, Nevada, faced a cyberattack this week. The attack disrupted operations, leading to the postponement of events such as line-dancing at Legends Bay. Initial details were sparse, but the company has enlisted a national cybersecurity consultant to