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Not all that filthy if you play them sensibly, most don't.
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If you think them filthy why go near them.
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I've heard they can be corrupted ???
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They've been designed and programmed to be filthy. Techniques used to get people hooked, near misses for big wins etc
Evil machines whether played sensibly or not |
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Do you have to sign in to play these? If not, that could be one way to limit the spending or at least keep track of the losses.
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No sign in required unless you want to spend £50+ per spin
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They take plenty of drug dealers money away from them.
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The problem is the people not the machines.
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Shanelee, the dealers launder their ill gotten gains through these machines, and come out with a nice clean receipt when they cash out.
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Not as easy as that Crags, anything more than 20 in and 20 out without playing means phone security.
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Not with you there? They do play and lose a percentage. Still leaves them with a good clean profit from their dealing.
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Basically the back office unit flags up triggers, you load a grand in and only spin 20 quid all the bells and whistles go off.
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Check this out dude
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/nov/08/gambling-machines-drug-money-laundering-bookies |