Sportsbet and Tabcorp deny allegations they sourced drugs and sex workers to encourage VIP clients to bet more
Major Australian gambling firms Sportsbet and Tabcorp have denied allegations that they provided drugs and sex workers to VIP clients. The claims were raised by anti-gambling campaigners during a parliamentary inquiry into gambling advertising legislation.
Why it matters
The allegations highlight potential systemic failures in duty of care within the gambling industry and could lead to stricter regulatory oversight.
Responsible Wagering Australia CEO Kai Cantwell, Sportsbet’s Jules Norton Selzer and Tabcorp’s Julian Whealing appear at the gambling inquiry. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Responsible Wagering Australia CEO Kai Cantwell, Sportsbet’s Jules Norton Selzer and Tabcorp’s Julian Whealing appear at the gambling inquiry. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Gambling Sportsbet and Tabcorp deny allegations they sourced drugs and sex workers to encourage VIP clients to bet more Betting firms respond to claims made by anti-gambling campaigners Tim Costello and Luke Bateman at parliamentary inquiry
Prefer the Guardian on Google Betting giants Sportsbet and Tabcorp say there is no evidence to substantiate allegations that account managers sourced drugs and sex workers to incentivise vulnerable people to bet more, calling for information about the claims to be provided to regulators.
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