Look Around: 13.01.1961: Gambling

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Summary

The new Betting and Gaming Act became law at the beginning of 1961. This act allows fruit machines in pubs and high street book makers.

Year:

1961

Duration:

0:06:37

Film type:

Black & White / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

We see a horse race meeting with views of the crowds and bookmakers. Views of a fruit machine and group of men playing cards. Close up shots of a football pools coupon and money being won in a fruit machine. Bob Gillman interview with a spokeswoman for the Marriage Guidance Council about the small number of marriages that break up due to problems of gambling. Vox pops about gambling and the new law.


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