Canberra Raiders News

Billy Walters is likely staying with the Broncos, but the Titans are watching his contract negotiations closely.

Zero Tackle

The Brisbane Broncos might still be in negotiations with Billy Walters, but it has been suggested the Gold Coast Titans are monitoring the situation at Red Hill closely.

The dummy half is off-contract at the end of the season, but is yet to confirm a new deal with the Broncos.

It was revealed over the weekend that he is close to locking up a new two-year deal with the club, but with pen not yet put to paper, there is still scope for the situation to change.

Walters is viewed as the Broncos' best dummy half, and the club have missed him in a big way while he has worked his way back from an ACL injury sustained during the qualifying final last season against the Canberra Raiders.

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Betting agencies allegedly provided drugs and accommodations to gamblers, fueling addiction, according to gambling reform advocate Tim Costello.

The Canberra Times

Betting agencies have provided drugs and free accommodation to keep their biggest customers hooked, according to a gambling reform advocate.

Alliance for Gambling Reform chief Tim Costello told a Senate inquiry he had spoken with an individual currently in a Sydney prison facing charges for stealing more than $12 million due to his addiction.

"He was TAB's biggest customer ... he was also Sportsbet's biggest customer," he said.

The man was given free accommodation at Star casino, offered $50,000 in bonus bets and flown to grand finals by VIP member managers, Mr Costello said.

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