US Military Generates Millions from Slot Machines on Overseas Bases
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Summary
The article reveals that the US military operates slot machines on overseas bases, generating millions of dollars to fund troop recreation. However, this practice poses risks for soldiers susceptible to gambling addiction, as illustrated by the personal story of an Army officer who turned to gambling during deployment.
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· 3 pulledWhen Dave Yeager stumbled upon the chamber of shiny, casino-style slot machines, he felt an instant pull.
The Defense Department operates slot machines on US military bases overseas, raising millions of dollars to fund recreation for troops—and creating risks for soldiers prone to gambling addiction.
As I’m sitting there, the first thing I’m noticing is that my shoulders a...
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