Las Cruces—Ines O. Miller, 52, has been indicted for Manipulation of a Gaming Device with Intent to Cheat.
It is alleged that on Saturday, May 31, 2014 a Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino Manager reported to the NM Gaming Control that onsite surveillance cameras had recorded a woman engaging in suspicious activity surrounding a particular gaming device. A Casino Security Officer stated when he approached the woman he heard a loud clicking noise coming from the machine in play. Upon inspection the officer located a small magnet attached to the right side body of the machine which had already accrued 2 jackpot winning credits.
The Manipulation of a Gaming Device, a fourth degree felony, carries a maximum of 18 months imprisonment.
Miller is set to appear in district court before Judge Douglas R. Driggers on May 4, 2015 to plead to the charge.
Information from Third Judicial District Attorney's Office