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  • Panorama Why Are Gambling Machines Addictive? (Season 64, Episode 28)
  • TV Episode | 29 min | Documentary, News

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Why Are Gambling Machines Addictive? (Season 64, Episode 28)
TV Episode | 29 min | Documentary, News

Wendy Bendel's partner killed himself after a 20 year struggle with gambling addiction, he singled out Fixed Odds Betting Terminals found in most high-street bookmakers as a major problem for him. Wendy asks why they are so addictive.
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Michael Simkin (directed by)
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Updated Sep 12, 2016

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Sep 12, 2016 (United Kingdom)
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Name Known for
Wendy Bendel
Self - Reporter Self - Reporter   See fewer
Fintan Drury
Self - Chair, Paddy Power (2002-2010) Self - Chair, Paddy Power (2002-2010)   See fewer
Tony Franklin
Self - Recovering Gambler Self - Recovering Gambler   See fewer
David Nutt
Self - Imperial College London (as Professor David Nutt) Self - Imperial College London (as Professor David Nutt)   See fewer
David Spiegelhalter
Self - University of Cambridge (as Prof David Spiegelhalter) Self - University of Cambridge (as Prof David Spiegelhalter)   See fewer
Simon Thomas
Self - Owner, Hippodrome Casino Self - Owner, Hippodrome Casino   See fewer
Robin Wales
Self - Mayor of Newham, London Self - Mayor of Newham, London   See fewer
Matt Zarb-Cousin
Self - Former Gambler Self - Former Gambler   See fewer
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