Referee Ashley Klein's gambling issues raise concerns during Racing NSW training
Ashley Klein, the State of Origin referee with a $400,000 gambling problem, shadowed Racing NSW's integrity team while training. Despite losing significant amounts betting on racing, the NRL allowed him to continue officiating key matches, sparking outrage among officials. Klein’s gambling issues were flagged in 2019 but remained largely unaddressed until 2023 when he self-excluded from betting.
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Published 15 Jun 2026, 07:17 UTC · Updated 15 Jun 2026, 07:20 UTC
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