Description: Jackpot by Rob Davies A striking expose of the insidious business practicesthat have generated enormous profits for the companiesoperating within the UKs gambling industry. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A striking expose of the insidious business practices that have generatedenormous profits for the companies operating within the UKs gamblingindustry.A methodical, sensitive and occasionally harrowing polemic about the gamblingindustry . . . The book has echoes of Patrick Radden Keefesaward-winning Empire of Pain. -SUNDAY TIMESA serious attempt to grapple with the extent of Britains problem. -THE SPECTATORPersuasive. - FINANCIAL TIMESFascinating. - IRISH TIMESEye-opening. - TELEGRAPH716: the number of gambling logos displayed in a single Premier League footballmatch421 MILLION: the salary of Bet365s CEO in 2020.14 BILLION: the annual losses incurred by British gamblers.Over half of the population gambles in the UK every year. How did we gethere? What keeps us hooked when the odds are so heavily stacked against us?And who are the real winners and losers?Jackpot dives deep into gamblings seedy underbelly to answer these questions,and many more. From the first National Lottery draw in 1569 to theWild West of todays online casinos, Guardian reporter Rob Davies followsthe money to show who profits - and at what cost. Author Biography Rob Davies is an investigative reporter for the Guardiansbusiness desk. He won a British Journalism Award in 2019for his investigations into the gambling industry and governmentpolicy. Jackpot is his first book.@ByRobDavies Promotional A striking exposé of the insidious business practices that have generated enormous profits for the companies operating within the UKs gambling industry. Details ISBN1783352256 Author Rob Davies Pages 384 Publisher Guardian Faber Publishing Year 2023 ISBN-10 1783352256 ISBN-13 9781783352258 Publication Date 2023-02-02 UK Release Date 2023-02-02 Format Paperback Imprint Guardian Faber Publishing Subtitle How Gambling Conquered Britain Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2023-02-02 Edition Description Main DEWEY 338.477950941 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education NZ Release Date 2023-04-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:140111260;
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