Playing the Machines

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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Release Date

March 24, 2009

Status

Released

Original Title

Playing the Machines

Runtime

1h 0min

Budget

$313,402

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Morag Loves Company