Aussie rugby league star quit with $250k gambling debt

A National Rugby League star has revealed how, at the height of his career, gambling took over his life. Former Canberra Raiders forward Luke Bateman confessed that, despite earning $400,000 a year, his gambling addiction left him “so broke” he “couldn’t buy groceries”. Australia has some of the highest rates of gambling in the world.…

‘100-billion-won building owner’ Jang Seong-gyu supports fan who lost 10 billion won to gambling and incurred a debt of 85 million won [Star Issue]

*This content was translated by AI. /Photo=StarNews, Jang Seong-gyu SNS Broadcaster Jang Seong-gyu supported a fan who had fallen into gambling. On the 29th, Jang Seong-gyu posted on his personal SNS, “This younger person is far more admirable than those who blindly ask for money loans. It is truly heartening to see them admit their…

Debt watchers warn of risks from Marcos’ tax relief plan

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) at plenary hall of the House of Representatives in Quezon City, July 27, 2026. — PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL PABALATE The Philippines risks delaying planned reductions to its budget deficit if President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s tax relief proposals don’t come with revenue-generating measures,…

Main Source Funding Continues to Support Consumers Seeking More Manageable Debt Solutions

Main Source Funding Continues to Support Consumers Seeking More Manageable Debt Solutions Main Source Funding highlights its transparent debt consolidation process, free consultations, and ongoing consumer support SIOUX FALLS, SD, July 29, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ — Main Source Funding, a debt consolidation service connecting consumers with a network of independent lenders, today reaffirmed its focus on…