The Age
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·1 hour ago
Neil Walshe's poker machine highlights psychological impacts of gambling losses
Neil Walshe developed a poker machine that emits distinct losing sounds, aiming to highlight the gambling losses players face. After testing, 60 percent of participants reported feelings of boredom or anxiety when losing sounds were activated. This experiment sheds light on the psychological effects of pokies, which cost Australians between $13 billion and $16 billion.
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