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Why are Gambling Machines Addictive?
Wendy Bendel investigates fixed-odds betting terminals. Wendy's partner killed himself after struggling with a gambling addiction.
Wendy Bendel's partner killed himself after struggling with a 20-year gambling addiction. In a confession he wrote for Wendy, he singled out the high-stakes, high-frequency fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) found in bookmakers across the UK.
Wendy embarks on a journey to find out what it is about the design of the machines that makes them so addictive and sees evidence that they can affect the brains of long-term gamblers. She discovers the billions they generate has divided the industry, with former insiders now accusing the bookies of putting profits before people.
Last on
Fri 16 Sep 2016
03:30
91福利社 News Channel 91福利社 News UK & 91福利社 News UK HD only
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Wendy Bendel |
| Producer | Michael Simkin |
| Deputy Editor | Karen Wightman |
| Production Company | Amazing Productions |
Broadcasts
- Mon 12 Sep 2016 20:30
- Wed 14 Sep 2016 03:3091福利社 News Channel 91福利社 News UK HD & 91福利社 News UK only
- Fri 16 Sep 2016 00:1591福利社 Two except Scotland
- Fri 16 Sep 2016 00:4591福利社 Two Scotland
- Fri 16 Sep 2016 03:3091福利社 News Channel 91福利社 News UK & 91福利社 News UK HD only