One Last Spin: The Power and Peril of the Pokies

Discover the compelling narrative behind the phenomenon of gambling with 'One Last Spin: The Power and Peril of the Pokies'. This powerful book delves into Australia’s obsession with poker machines, examining almost 200,000 machines that light up pubs, clubs, and casinos nationwide. Written by experts and featuring candid interviews from gambling addicts, policymakers, and neuroscientists, this insightful read sheds light on how these clever devices are engineered to ensnare players. The gripping text reveals the unsettling truth about the social impact of pokies, including the rising rates of gambling addiction and the complex interplay between corporate interests and government regulation. As a profound exploration of addiction, it confronts the psychological and social repercussions, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the dynamics of gambling culture. This trade paperback edition is published by Scribe Publications and boasts 336 pages of engaging content. With 'One Last Spin', you can arm yourself with knowledge about the gambling industry’s impact on society and uncover strategies to combat addiction. Order now from Smartfox NZ and enjoy FREE shipping, though please note that combined shipping for other products is unavailable.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925713008
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 336


Description:
Almost 200,000 poker machines sing and flash in pubs, clubs, and casinos in every corner of the country. They're highly complex devices, their components designed by mathematicians, musicians, animators, and ergonomic experts. They're also widely considered the most harmful form of gambling, the cause of the majority of gambling addictions. So how did Australia evolve into a pokie nation?

With startlingly candid interviews from gambling addicts, politicians, manufacturers, neuroscientists, counsellors, anti-gambling campaigners, and gambling advocates, One Last Spin explores how the machines work to hook people in, and the vicious fight being waged to evict them from the country's social life. It is a confronting tale about the human cost of addiction, of governments pandering to corporate interests, and of the insidious power of the industry's PR spin.

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