See behind the poker face

By Melanie Whelan
February 3 2016 - 6:00pm
FREE: Problem gambler advocate Gabriela Byrne learned the technology of how pokies trapped her in order to end her addiction. Picture: The Age.
FREE: Problem gambler advocate Gabriela Byrne learned the technology of how pokies trapped her in order to end her addiction. Picture: The Age.

GABRIELA Byrne finds most people truly have no idea the extent a pokies gambling addiction is man-made. That was, until they were confronted with the men behind the flashing lights, peppy music and celebratory winners’ graphics.

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