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Widow Demands Accountability After Husband's Suicide | Australia News

Widow Demands Accountability After Husband's Suicide | Australia News

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A widow is demanding justice after her husband’s suicide, linked to hundreds of thousands lost at the Hellenic Club’s poker machines. Marlene Kasurinen accuses the club of enabling illegal cash withdrawals—bypassing the $200 limit to let her withdraw up to $1,000 in single sessions, allegedly for years. Her husband, Raimo, died by suicide in March 2020 after losing over $345,000. The club, already fined $1.2 million for regulatory breaches, is appealing—and the tribunal’s recent ruling has added complexity. While some claims were dismissed, the tribunal acknowledged the family’s dignity amid tragedy. The club’s CEO praised the findings but offered no further comment as the case returns to court in November. The family’s son-in-law is furious at the slow response, fearing countless others suffered silently—and calls for more victims to speak out before it’s too late.

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