Offaly footballer Niall McNamee has opened up further on the gambling addiction that almost destroyed his life.

AN Australian gambler who lost millions in a A$1.4 billion (€690m) gaming spree is suing one of the country’s largest casinos, claiming he was targeted by managers despite a known gambling addiction.

Australia’s richest man, the media and gambling mogul Kerry Packer, has died, his family said in a statement tonight.