Ex-NRL Star Luke Bateman Reveals Dark Side of Gambling Industry
Luke Bateman, a former NRL player, has testified about the morally dubious culture surrounding licensed sports gambling companies, including drug use and lack of customer care.

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Luke Bateman, a former NRL player, has testified about the morally dubious culture surrounding licensed sports gambling companies, including drug use and lack of customer care.
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