The Aussies have taken fruit machines ('pokies') to a whole new level. Their 'Returned Servicemens Clubs' and'Bowling Clubs' are all pretty lush inside, all do subsidised meals and drinks, all show live racing and take racing bets over the bar and have a full-blown casino crammed with pokies...
Presumably we're still allowed to discuss the other thread more openly on this one? Must admit I never realised until now just seriously in the hole to gambling some NSC members have been. Scary sums being admitted to. From that point of view,it's probably been quite therapeutic for some to be...