Australian Gambler Who Spent Over AU$8 Million on Sports Betting Apps Blames Gambling Operators’ Predatory Practices for His Addiction

Australian Gambler Who Spent Over AU$8 Million on Sports Betting Apps Blames Gambling Operators’ Predatory Practices for His Addiction

An Australian financial planner who blew millions on sports betting apps had his betting account frozen and finally revealed the secret he has been keeping from his family and closest friends for almost four years. Gavin Fineff, a 41-year-old senior financial planner, has been highly respected for his professional skills but his life changed drastically three months ago when he revealed to his family and friends that he had lost a lot of money, some of which was not even his own. The amount that totalled over AU$8 million was…

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Gold Coast Casino Operators to Aim at Wealthy Australian Customers with Chinese High-Rollers Away Due to Covid-19

Gold Coast Casino Operators to Aim at Wealthy Australian Customers with Chinese High-Rollers Away Due to Covid-19

Bosses of Gold Coast casinos shared that they are targetting domestic high-roller customers, while Chinese VIP casino patrons, also known as “whales”, are not expected to come back to the Australian casino market for another year. On July 3rd, the Star Gold Coast casino resumed operations of its gambling floors and its staff had their hands full. Another customer influx is expected on July 10th, when the Queensland border reopens and interstate visitors will be able to enter the state, except for Victorian residents, as the state of Victoria is…

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