Outside of the machines of war was there ever a more insidious and evil device as the poker machine? Designed to appeal to human weakness and geared to bleed them of money as fast as possible. On a per capita basis Australia has the most poker machines in the world. You can easily lose $1,200 per hour. Legislation to limit these vile machines is opposed by many Liberal & Labor politicians. Why? Because many are in thrall to the big gaming companies and clubs and prefer to serve them over the community. But go ahead, ask your local pollie about pokies. Their rehearsed evasions and double-talk is most revealing.
