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jackpotting

/ˈdʒæk.pɒtɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does jackpotting mean?

noun

The sudden and complete draining of an automated teller machine (ATM) or other payment terminal, often as a result of a cyberattack or technical malfunction.

Example

"The bank's security team was called in to investigate a series of jackpotting incidents at several ATMs across the city."

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