Luke Bateman tells inquiry gambling companies supplied him with cocaine and alcohol
Luke Bateman has told gambling inquiry that betting companies exercised no duty of care towards people like himself. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPView image in fullscreenLuke Bateman has told gambling inquiry that betting companies exercised no duty of care towards people like himself. There’s zero care for your well-being, for your mental state.
- ▪Luke Bateman has told gambling inquiry that betting companies exercised no duty of care towards people like himself.
- ▪Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPView image in fullscreenLuke Bateman has told gambling inquiry that betting companies exercised no duty of care towards people like himself.
- ▪There’s zero care for your well-being, for your mental state.
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| Original publisher | The Guardian — World |
| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/03/ex-rugby-league-star-says-gambling-companies-fuelled-his-betting-addiction |
| Publication time | Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:39:59 GMT |
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Luke Bateman has told gambling inquiry that betting companies exercised no duty of care towards people like himself. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPView image in fullscreenLuke Bateman has told gambling inquiry that betting companies exercised no duty of care towards people like himself. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPAustralian politicsLuke Bateman tells inquiry gambling companies supplied him with cocaine and alcohol Former rugby league player turned TikTok influencer tells parliamentary inquiry his spiralling addiction to gambling cost him about $1mTom McIlroy Political editorSun 2 Aug 2026 20.39 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFormer rugby league star Luke Bateman has alleged gambling company promoters supplied him with cocaine and alcohol, telling a parliamentary inquiry the betting…
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