High stakes casino games are 'crack drug of gambling'


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Betting shops have seen a surge in individuals playing on high stakes gaming makers over the last few years.


As many people are betting on Fixed-Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) as those betting on horse racing or football matches over the counter.


Inside Out fulfills Roger Radler from High Wycombe who became hooked on the makers before entering into therapy.


He is now attempting to assist other addicts beat what he calls the "crack cocaine of the betting industry".


Millionaire Derek Webb, who lives in Derby, made his money from betting and the development of Three Card Poker.


But he is so concerned about set chances makers that he has moneyed a national project to lobby for a change in the law.


Inside Out is transmitted on Monday, 30 September on BBC One East Midlands, West Midlands and East at 19:30 BST and across the country afterwards on the iPlayer.


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England


30 September 2013


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