Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation (2016)

They're rigged, they're addictive, they're everywhere.

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In this ground-breaking expose, industry insiders go on the record to explain how carefully Pokies are programmed for addiction. They’re joined by world-leading neuroscientists, taking you into the lab to reveal how these machines work on the deepest levels of our brains, leading some researchers to call them “electronic morphine”. And, we reveal how successive Australian governments have become the biggest addicts of all. This documentary puts the pokie machine on trial.

Director: Jane Manning
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Country: Australia
Language: English
Budget: $524,000
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation about?
In this ground-breaking expose, industry insiders go on the record to explain how carefully Pokies are programmed for addiction. They’re joined by world-leading neuroscientists, taking you into the lab to reveal how these machines work on the deepest levels of our brains, leading some researchers to call them “electronic morphine”. And, we reveal how successive Australian governments have become the biggest addicts of all. This documentary puts the pokie machine on trial.
Who directed Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation?
Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation was directed by Jane Manning.
Who stars in Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation?
Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation stars David Wenham.
How long is Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation?
Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation?
Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation?
Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation had a budget of $524,000.
Where was Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation produced?
Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation was produced in Australia.