Playing the Machines
Video lottery addiction affects countless Canadians, raising questions about the government's focus on revenue over the social costs of gambling.
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Video lottery addiction affects countless Canadians, raising questions about the government's focus on revenue over the social costs of gambling.
Synopsis
John Dunsworth, known for his role in Trailer Park Boys, faces the fallout of gambling addiction in Playing the Machines. The 2009 documentary examines video lottery addiction in Canada. It questions how government revenue needs may overshadow the social costs of gambling. The film features individuals advocating for accountability from lottery corporations as they confront the devastation caused by these machines.
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