# Billionaire Sues Ex-Minister Over Defamation

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-06-13T02:12:45+00:00
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## Resource

Billionaire Adrian Portelli is suing former SA minister Andrea Michaels for defamation after she called him a “con man” and labeled a woman’s loss of a $3.5 million home prize as “awful” — a loss stemming from South Australia’s strict gaming laws that barred her from claiming the prize despite paying for membership perks. Portelli’s legal team claims Michaels’ public statements severely damaged his reputation, even triggering death threats, while the company faced a $40K fine for illegal lotteries — though Portelli himself was acquitted. The case is ongoing, with Portelli’s team insisting the courtroom will speak for itself. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7004eff45f6c0768

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