Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_50 ( played INTEGER, points VARCHAR, losses VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What is the number of played games a club with more than 71 points and less than 8 losses has?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT SUM(played) FROM table_name_50 WHERE points > 71 AND losses < 8