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It’s every punter’s dream - betting with money they don’t have. But don’t think this fantasy is limited to wealthy bankers, lawyers and high-profile footballers like Brendan Fevola.
If you have a job and a place of residence, then congratulations. You, too, can get instant credit with one of Australia’s 40 odd corporate bookies. It’s easier than getting a phone line or gas connected, and it’s nothing short of a national scandal.
There were two disturbing aspects to Sunday’s brilliant exposé by Phil Rothfield and Rebecca Wilson. The first is that we all have to feel sorry for Brendan Fevola now that he’s a “victim” of gambling addiction, rather than just a common and garden variety idiot. The second is that anyone could end up in Fev’s shoes.
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