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'Rewards club' lottery billionaire Adrian Portelli sues former SA minister

Melbourne "rewards club" lottery billionaire Adrian Portelli has launched a defamation lawsuit against former SA minister Andrea Michaels over comments she made about a $3.5 millio...

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Jun 13, 2026

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'Rewards club' lottery billionaire Adrian Portelli sues former SA minister

AI Insight:The lawsuit highlights the ongoing tensions between the billionaire and the former minister over previous comments.

Melbourne 'rewards club' lottery billionaire Adrian Portelli has launched a defamation lawsuit against former South Australian minister Andrea Michaels over comments she made about a $3.5 million grant awarded to his company, Adelaide Casino. The defamation lawsuit comes after Ms Michaels made comments suggesting that Mr Portelli had used the grant for personal gain, which Mr Portelli claims have damaged his reputation. The $3.5 million grant was awarded to Adelaide Casino in 2014 to support the redevelopment of the casino's poker machine facilities. Mr Portelli's company, Adelaide Casino, is a major employer in South Australia and a significant contributor to the state's economy. The defamation lawsuit is the latest development in a long-standing feud between Mr Portelli and Ms Michaels, who was a minister in the South Australian government at the time the grant was awarded. The lawsuit is expected to be heard in court in the coming months, with Mr Portelli seeking damages for the alleged defamation.