Lachlan Morganti gambled the GoFundMe money away over five days with the intention to recoup losses from other gambling debts, the court heard.
Mum bares all about life married to a compulsive gambler
Kelly Delaney only learnt the full extent of her husband's lies and deceit after his body was found in Victorian bushland.
Photo shows Couple in 1980s wedding attire signs registryStar Sydney given two weeks to show why it shouldn't lose licence and be fined $100m
The Star casino has 14 days to explain why it shouldn't face disciplinary action after a scandalous report found it wasn't fit to hold a licence.
Photo shows the outside of a casino buildingCasino dealer charged over rigging roulette games at The Star Sydney
A casino dealer employed by The Star casino in Sydney is one of two people accused of rigging multiple games of roulette last year, earning more than $25,000 in the process.
Photo shows the outside of a buildingBrisbane's proposed luxury shopping precinct in doubt, while a court dispute is underway
The luxury shopping precinct at Brisbane's Queen's Wharf is in limbo because the project developer is locked in a court battle over the condition of the heritage retail space.
Photo shows The former Queensland Government Printing Office in George Street, BrisbaneTasmania will soon lead the nation with its cashless gaming system, but how will it work?
From late next year, cash and coins will no longer be inserted into gaming machines in Tasmania as new gambling reforms that focus on "harm minimisation" are introduced. So, how will this "cashless gaming" system work?
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Photo shows Three poker machines in a club with brightly coloured screens showing different gambling games, with three empty stools in front'The Golden Goose' that cooked the books, a business and lifelong friendships as he gambled the millions he stole
Paul Montgomery was brought in by these brothers as a trusted friend to run the financial side of their business but as they made him general manager, he stole millions, was duchessed by gambling company VIPs and lost it all while on a multi-million dollar losing streak.
Photo shows Composite image of a man wearing a suit and tie, and an image of race horses and moneySingaporean high roller ordered to pay Star Entertainment Queensland $38m for gambling debt
A Singaporean high roller has been ordered to pay Star Entertainment Queensland more than $38 million.
Photo shows Wide shot of the Star Casino on the Gold CoastMajor trial to reduce gambling harm in NSW has just 32 'active' users
The NSW government's long-promised cashless gaming trial was taken up by 207 people, but just 32 remain as "active" users.
Photo shows Punters play on the poker machines at the Locomotive Hotel during the Tamworth Country Music FestivalGrattan Institute analysis calls for urgent gambling reforms to curb addiction
Comprehensive new analysis from the Grattan Institute is calling for urgent reforms from state and feredal governments to tackle problem gambling.
Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 17 seconds.Australia has the highest gambling losses in the world. Could limits on pokies betting help address the issue?
Australia has the highest gambling losses in the world, according to a new Grattan Institute report that calls on federal and state governments to stand up to "vested Interests" and implement a complete ban on gambling ads and limits on how much people can bet when at the pokies and via online betting platforms.
Photo shows Close-up of electronic gaming machine screen.Queensland regulator's move to grant a new Brisbane casino licence under fire
Queensland's Office of Liquor and Gaming Revenue is facing renewed scrutiny over its decision to grant a licence for The Star Brisbane casino last week, in light of another report deeming the company unsuitable as a Sydney casino operator.
Photo shows A picture of a large new casino buildingVictorian pub owner's push to reverse local ban on poker machines
The owner of Yackandandah Hotel in north-east Victoria says he's struggling to turn a profit as he urged the government to overturn a local ban on pokies.
Photo shows Pub owner's struggle: A man with grey hair looks at the camera from behind a bar.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 51 seconds.Time is running out for Star Entertainment to secure a rescue package
Cash isn't the only thing in short supply at Star Entertainment. Time is also running out for newly installed chief executive Steve McCann to get a deal across the line.
Photo shows The Star, formally known as Star City Casino, Sydney.Not everyone happy with pokies bans by Victorian councils
One publican is calling on local governments to abandon their blanket policies banning pokies in their jurisdictions.
Has Video Duration: 2 minutes 18 seconds.Not everyone's happy with these local governments taking a stand against pokies
Some councils say blanket bans on pokies in a handful of council areas in Victoria are saving their communities money and hardship, but one publican is asking why it's their decision.
Photo shows Peter looks at the camera from inside the barWhy Australia is addicted to gambling
Australians lead the world when it comes to gambling. But the only area of gaming and gambling where we appear to be lacking is in the area of legislation and oversight.
Photo shows Electronic gaming machines at a gambling venue'Dangerous' Australian casino connections saved Donald Trump from ruin
The Hong Kong billionaires who saved Donald Trump from bankruptcy have finally achieved what he could not: a piece of the Australian casino business.
Photo shows Trump Cheng collageFuture of Sydney's Star Casino uncertain after report finds toxic culture not addressed
The findings published by the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission found the group failed to address a culture of unethical conduct and criminal infiltration within the struggling business.
Photo shows the outside of a casino buildingAustralia is set to introduce gambling ad bans, but a nation where they already exist has some warnings
As Australia prepares for the government to finalise its gambling advertising restrictions, we take a look at what's happened in a nation where bans have already been implemented. Spoiler: Not everything went to plan.
Photo shows Side of man's face just visible. He holds phone with 'Bet' on the screen. Blurred TV plays sport in background.Brisbane casino owner cleared for business with associate of notorious gangster
The Queensland government has endorsed a casino owner's side venture with an associate of one of the world's most notorious gangsters.
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