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If this is true:
IGT provides an interesting example. IGTs were, at one time, by far the most popular pill in Vegas (and possibly Reno and other areas of Nevada). People went to clubs with IGT logos hennaed on their arms, sniggered every time they saw an IGT gaming machine, and squinted hard at the pills, believing they could ascertain the quality of their contents simply by looking at the logo. It was a phenomenon, but once it surfaced in the mainstream, and IGT itself had denied any connection to the MDMA manufacturers, someone realised it was time to make some cash. The next IGT game was released, and the press pack contained... a packet of pills, all embossed with the IGT logo. Although the company swore that they were highlighting the new games mystical ability to relieve stress and headaches (the pills were 'imitation Paracetamol'), the underlying plan was plain to see: "Let's make the pill heads love us".

What would IGT have to say about pills with their corporate logo on them? Perhaps IGT would say that they take trademark misuse seriously and that they do not endorse illegal drugs, especially if used to fund problem gambling.
Have you ever seen pills with the IGT logo on them? You probably have seen Mitsubishi pills (I first saw them on Border Security Australia) and I've seen Android pills as well (including on Silk Road).
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