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