Luke Bateman earned $400K a year and gambled away every cent
Former NRL player Luke Bateman earned $400,000 annually with the Canberra Raiders but spent every cent on gambling, becoming unable to afford groceries. In 2019, he lost $70,000 to $80,000 in a single month during his addiction's peak. Bateman now advocates for stricter gambling regulations, calling proposed federal restrictions insufficient and urging a complete advertising.
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Published 26 Jul 2026, 18:42 UTC · Updated 26 Jul 2026, 18:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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