Movie Description

Playing the Machines

(2009)

Overview

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.

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Original TitlePlaying the Machines

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2009-03-24

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 00m

Budget₹ 313402

Homepagehttps://morag.ca/

Production CompaniesMorag Loves Company

Genres

  • Documentary