Joystiq.com reports that Ontario’s provincial gambling operator has forced a recall of bunch (87!!!) of Konami’s slot machines due hidden subliminal messaging.

Winning Jackpot symbols were reportedly randomly flashed for durations upto 1/5th of a second WITH EVERY SPIN!, allegedly inducing players to throw away more of their hard earned cash with visions of jackpot symbols clouding their minds.

Konami are claiming that this is due to a “software glitch” Nice one Konami, we believe you.