Playing the Machines
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Playing the Machines

Video lottery addiction is a serious problem in Canada, but does the government's need for revenue mean the enormous social costs are being ignored? This is a story about a society hooked on gambling and the people trying to force lottery corporations to come clean and take responsibility for what's happening to people whose lives are being devastated by Playing Machines. Also at the center of the story, a pugnacious Canadian Actor, John Dunsworth (Trailer Park Boys), who's gambling addictions nearly destroyed his career.

Overview

Release Date
Mar 24, 2009
Original Title
Playing the Machines
Runtime
60 minutes
Budget
$313,402
Revenue
$0
Language
en
Production Companies
Morag Loves Company
Production Countries
Canada