Police are supposed to follow the law, and if the law bans computer aids to beat the slot machines, then the police are acting correctly in investigating. The m

Police are supposed to follow the law, and if the law bans computer aids to beat the slot machines, then the police are acting correctly in investigating. The more interesting question is how gambling interests have gotten such favourable laws passed that help them maintain profitability in the face of potentially disruptive technology. In general it's not surprising that laws tend to favour entrenched interests in any area though, since that's how power works...