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3 August 2026

Luke Bateman tells inquiry gambling companies gave him drugs and alcohol – video

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Source reporting: Guardian Australia Politics

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Luke Bateman tells inquiry gambling companies gave him drugs and alcohol – video

Former rugby league player turned BookTok influence r Luke Bateman has alleged to a parliamentary inquiry he was supplied with drugs by gambling company promoters at the height of his spiralling addiction. 'There were times I would be flow interstate and taken to race days, put in marquees with alcohol and food provided, but before getting there your VIP manager would [ask] ... what drugs do you want? Do you want a couple of bags for the weekend?' Bateman tells the inquiry.

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