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Kym Cavigan got an unexpected visit at her Macedon home when her accountant Andrew Marshall arrived sobbing and shaking uncontrollably.

Kym’s accountant gambled away her life savings. Now he’s helping her sue Sportsbet

The case against the wagering giant could expose Australia’s online betting industry to unparalleled scrutiny, and has potential to set new legal benchmarks for accountability over millions lost each year.

  • Cameron Houston and Melissa Cunningham

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Gambling reform advocate Tim Costello and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

‘Conflict of interest’ claim over new double ministry of sport, communication

One of Australia’s top anti-gambling advocates warns that lumping the sport and communications portfolios under the same minister will further delay action on blocking gambling ads aimed at children.

  • Calum Jaspan
Hezashocka.

Schofield backs veteran to fire in Gosford Cup defence, whatever the weather

Trainer Mick Price and jockey Chad Schofield are confident Hezashocka is building nicely towards back-to-back Gosford Gold Cups.

  • Craig Kerry
Sportsbet faces a multi-million dollar class action over in game betting.

Live odds TV adverts cut before start of NRL and AFL seasons

The segments are often presented by former players who spruik multi bets, for which the odds of winning are much slimmer.

  • Paul Sakkal
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AFL backs grand final umpire’s role with Sportsbet horse racing show

Anti-gambling crusader Reverend Tim Costello believes it’s highly inappropriate for an AFL field umpire to be on the payroll of a major betting company as a horse racing analyst.

  • Scott Spits
Spring carnival

Winners and losers: Why the gambling world is looking shaky

The country’s biggest wagering companies are making less money than ever.

  • Amelia McGuire