Bert Newton’s gambling addiction brought into question again after snapped counting losses at TAB

AGEING Aussie entertainer Bert Newton’s gambling addiction has been thrust back into the spotlight, after the 80-year-old was spotted leaving a TAB outlet this week.

AGEING Aussie entertainer Bert Newton’s gambling addiction has been thrust back into the spotlight, after the 80-year-old was spotted leaving a TAB outlet in Melbourne this week.

Rugged up in a winter coat, Newton was seen counting his losses at a local TAB outlet over the weekend.

Entertainer Bert Newton was snapped counting his losses at a TAB in Melbourne this week. Picture: Diimex

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Newton’s gambling problems have been well-documented for decades and are believed to have caused difficulties with wife of 43 years, Patti.

His gambling problems were first brought to light in 1993, after it was revealed the Newton family were on the verge of bankruptcy and $1 million in debt due to his addiction.

It isn’t the first time Newton has been seen hanging out at a TAB.

It’s believed his gambling addiction has caused problems with his wife Patti. Picture: David Caird

“When was it illegal to go to a TAB? He’s going to be 79 in July,” wife Patti said in a radio interview last year.

“Good on him. He can have a flutter, if he can afford it.”
It has previously been reported Patti gives her husband a weekly betting allowance of around $100.

Originally published as Bert Newton’s gambling addiction brought into question again after snapped counting losses at TAB