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First developed by a toy company in the 1890s, slot machines have become one of the most profitable tools of the gambling trade - but many who play them say winning isn't the point. So why can't people pull themselves aw...
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Slot machines is an episode from 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy by BBC. First developed by a toy company in the 1890s, slot machines have become one of the most profitable tools of the gambling trade - but many who play them say win...
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Published Feb 24, 2020, 9:34 long, audio available.
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First developed by a toy company in the 1890s, slot machines have become one of the most profitable tools of the gambling trade - but many who play them say winning isn't the point. So why can't people pull themselves away? Tim Harford looks under the spinning wheels and flashing lights to see what these devices reveal about the business of addiction.
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Published Feb 24, 2020 and 9:34 long