No, they weren't "Buy New MGS" or "Castlevania 4 Evar." Canadian authorities have pulled 87 Konami slot machines due to a subliminal message that appears. The Toronto Star writes:

As the screen spins 30 to 40 times a second, it flashes a jackpot-winning combination.

The jackpot symbols are invisible to the naked eye during normal play, but can be seen when the animation is slowed down. That raises concerns that gamblers might continue playing because they subconsciously believe they are about to win the jackpot.

Subliminal messages? (READ KOTAKU) Nobody does that anymore. (READ KOTAKU) Affected machines include Most Wanted (READ KOTAKU), Sgt. Fritter (READ KOTAKU) and The Billionaries (READ KOTAKU). Good to know. Brian (READ KOTAKU) Ashcraft

Konami In Trouble [The Star, Thanks Burton!]

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