NRL referee Ashley Klein confirms he had a gambling problem after report claims he lost $400,000
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NRL referee Ashley Klein confirmed he battled a gambling addiction after a report suggested he lost $400,000.Summary
NRL referee Ashley Klein has confirmed he battled a gambling addiction after a report suggested he lost up to $400,000. Klein, responding to a report in the SMH, stated his gambling was only on horses and greyhounds and that he had never gambled on rugby league. He emphasized that his job as a referee was never impacted and that he received help to deal with the problem. The NRL stated it was aware of the matter since 2019 and took appropriate steps to ensure no breaches of rules occurred. Klein is set to referee State of Origin II on Wednesday in Melbourne.
(Source：ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation))