S'prean gambling addict threatens children

A gambling addict mother racked up $300,000 in debt.

The family had to downgrade their flat. Her two children - a 24-year-old son who is the family's sole breadwinner and 16-year-old daughter who is a student - were forced to take on jobs to repay her debt.

When they considered applying for a family exclusion order from the casinos, their mother went ballistic and threatened suicide.