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Published: 17.05.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Poker Machines Should Be Banned. Do You Agree?', 1.
Extract

Poker machines have become a part of our society. Go to any gaming lounge and you will find bright lights, loud sounds and ching ching ching. It's the sound of one dollar coins going in and coming out and all of this is what we call entertainment. Some might say, 'How is it a form of entertainment?' Believe it or not, it is. You may walk into a pub, club or a casino, have a couple of drinks and win or lose some money. It's the risk the player takes in order to win. To win you have to play, and sometimes, more than most, you lose. …

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