Luke was 'drowning in shame' with $250k gambling debt | Australian Story // TRAIN BRAIN

Luke was 'drowning in shame' with $250k gambling debt | Australian Story

It took Luke Bateman just one month to gamble away his last $80,000.
Entering the world of professional sport as a teenager, Luke says he was introduced to the toxic culture of money, gambling and a win-at-all-costs attitude.
To make it right, Luke headed back home to repay his debt.
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