Gambling Inquiry Explosions: Labor Under Fire as Drug, Escort Claims Rock Parliament

The Albanese government's gambling reform agenda is in freefall after a Senate inquiry heard explosive testimony that betting companies routinely supplied problem gamblers with illicit drugs, alcohol, and sex workers to keep them hooked. Former Canberra Raiders player Luke Bateman told senators he was flown interstate for race days, plied with alcohol, and offered his choice of drugs—all while losing an estimated A$1 million to his gambling addiction. The allegations, aired...