Sportsbet and Tabcorp deny allegations they sourced drugs and sex workers to encourage VIP clients to bet more

At a parliamentary inquiry into gambling advertising laws, anti-gambling campaigners Tim Costello and Luke Bateman alleged that betting firms including Sportsbet and Tabcorp supplied problem gamblers with drugs, alcohol, and sex workers to encourage them to wager more. Sportsbet and Tabcorp deny the allegations and say there is no evidence to substantiate them, calling for details to be provided to regulators. The dispute unfolded as lawmakers consider legislation to curb gambling advertising.

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