Inside the brain of a gambling addict BBC News

What happens inside the brain of a gambling addict when they make a bet and can the secret to their addiction be found within the brain itself BBC Panorama filmed a unique experiment designed to find out. Wendy Bendel s partner killed himself after struggling with a 20year gambling addiction. In a confession he wrote for Wendy he singled out the highstakes, highfrequency fixedodds betting terminals (FOBTs) found in bookmakers across the UK. These machines offer gamblers a choice of games, and combine potentially high stakes with the chance of a win every 20 seconds. Join Wendy on tonight s Panorama, as she seeks to find out why these machines can be so addictive, and are so controversial. Panorama Why are Gambling Machines Addictive is broadcast on BBC One on Monday 12 September at 20:30. Please subscribe HERE Islamic State s Most Wanted World In Pictures https: