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Booze-Dispensing Soda Machines

A DC Area Pepsi Machine Was Rigged to Sell Liquor Instead of Pop

— March 6, 2013 — Lifestyle
A Pepsi machine in Washington, DC was rigged to dispense booze instead of the alcohol-free soda pop it should have been dispensing.

Obviously the neighborhood kids in the Washington, DC were pleased as alcoholic punch to have a vending machine in the area that was selling malt liquor at just $3 a pop. No pun intended. Of course, no one stepped forward to claim responsibility for the liquor dispensing hack to the Pepsi machine, but it’s been taken out of commission by DC police.

Believe it or not, booze-dispensing vending machines are actually really common in Japan, where the government monitors their use and distribution. Something tells me that the Japanese versions aren't hidden behind a Pepsi machine facade like the one found in the Trinidad neighborhood in Washington, DC.
Trend Themes
1. Booze-dispensing Vending Machines - The trend of vending machines dispensing alcohol instead of traditional beverages presents an innovative disruption to the vending industry.
2. Unauthorized Vending Machine Modifications - The rise in unauthorized modifications to vending machines to sell prohibited products highlights potential opportunities for enhanced security and monitoring systems in the vending industry.
3. Government-regulated Vending Machines - The prevalence of government-monitored vending machines in Japan demonstrates an opportunity for increased regulation and control of alcohol sales through vending machines worldwide.
Industry Implications
1. Vending Machine Industry - The emergence of booze-dispensing vending machines calls for innovative approaches and technologies to address security vulnerabilities and adapt to changing consumer preferences.
2. Alcohol Industry - The unauthorized conversion of vending machines to distribute alcohol creates an opportunity for alcohol companies to explore alternative distribution channels and expand their reach.
3. Government Monitoring and Regulation Industry - The need for enhanced regulation and control of alcohol sales through vending machines presents an opportunity for government agencies and technology providers to develop comprehensive monitoring systems.
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