Poster for Playing the Machines

Playing the Machines

2009 1 hour

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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.

Released

24th March 2009

17 years ago

Runtime

1 hour

Finishes at 1:21am

Budget

$313,402 ($484,864 today)

Revenue unknown

Directed by

Barbara Doran

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Written by

Barbara Doran

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