There's a bit of swearing in my Observer column today. I don't usually do that. But I was very angry.https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/aug/19/a-stupid-gamble-on-evil-machines …
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Replying to @VictoriaCoren
Good article but once again no responsibility to the people playing these games, easy to blame the bookies than look at themselves
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Replying to @Majority_Voice2
Thank you - but that's not what I'm saying. It isn't about responsibility, I'm talking about the false idea that "we" make money from it.
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Replying to @VictoriaCoren @Majority_Voice2
Read recent article that bells, whistles and fancy tunes on these machines - one purpose - keep you playing - so you lose everything.
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Replying to @PJKeay @Majority_Voice2
Many sophisticated measures are in place to keep people playing. They've got it all worked out.
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When at Ladbrokes we had 'free play' cards to run competitions to get people playing them! Seen too many lose their cash, main reason I left
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