Ahem ,we rarely see examples of that these days lol .
I've always Wondered about your general point and there may be an element of truth in it, yet not enough to conclude the Fourth is equivilent to the old first, certainly not beyond the 70's.
Interesting article in the Mirror today on the addictive element of this game on kids.
I suspect it's not alone ,the girl featured in the article is nine and recieving psychotherapy .
Genuinely??
Have no idea.
Just seemed unsteady.
Been there myself and thought I recognised it .
Anyhow I reckon If you want to 'deal' with him best to have a background in poker playing.