A man from Castle Hill, Sydney, won AU$2.2 million in the Saturday Lotto after attributing his win to wearing an office outfit. Nine players in total won the same amount.
The Irish Open, one of the world's most renowned poker festivals, is expanding globally, starting with a two-week event in Sydney. The festival will feature 40 events and over A$2,000,000 in prize money. The Irish Open Sydney will be held at the Poker Palace.
Sportsbet and Tabcorp have denied allegations by Luke Bateman and Tim Costello that they offered drugs and alcohol to keep high-roller players engaged. The firms urge anyone with evidence to come forward.
A man from Gordon, Sydney, won AU$3.33 million in the Saturday Lotto with a AU$5.75 ticket. He plans to use his winnings to make a downpayment on his house, buy a new car, and go on vacation.