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20 October 2026

Young man wagered $895,000 before his death, coroner finds

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Young man wagered $895,000 before his death, coroner finds

A Victorian coroner has ruled a young man's sports betting addiction led to his suicide while handing down scathing findings about the Australian gambling sector.

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