Sportsbet and Tabcorp deny claims they supplied drugs and sex workers to VIP bettors
The Guardian reports allegations that Sportsbet and Tabcorp provided drugs and sex workers to VIP customers to encourage higher betting. Both companies have denied the claims. The allegations could damage trust in Australia's gambling industry, which faces scrutiny over its treatment of high-rollers.
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