Luke Bateman
AustraliaauthorMaleb. 19955.8Global Dominance: 0.01%Luke Bateman is a rising figure in the BookTok community, known for his engaging TikTok videos where he discusses his passion for the romantasy genre. His unique perspective as a male reader in a predominantly female audience has garnered him significant attention. Recently, he secured a two-book deal with Atria, a new imprint of Simon & Schuster Australia, after impressing publishers with his detailed concept for a coming-of-age fantasy story that he has envisioned since childhood. His journey from a truck-driving book lover to a published author reflects a growing trend of diverse voices in literature.
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Gambling companies last week denied the evidence tendered by reformed addict and ex-NRL player Luke Bateman.
What the Greens want to change in the government’s proposed sports betting legislationAustralia· 2026-08-09
Luke Bateman transferred thousands of dollars from his ex-girlfriend’s bank account while she slept to feed his betting addiction.
Luke Bateman took money from fiancée’s bank while she slept, to feed gambling habitAustralia· 2026-08-06
Former rugby league player and compulsive gambler Luke Bateman’s sensational Senate testimony hurled him into the news on Monday.
The Senate may punt the gambling reform bill. Could the PM call that a win?Australia· 2026-08-06
Former Canberra Raiders player Luke Bateman spoke about the culture of excessive drinking in football codes.
AFL and NRL saturated by alcohol sponsorship, research revealsAustralia· 2026-08-05
Testimonies from reform advocate Tim Costello and former rugby league player Luke Bateman said betting companies had lured VIPs with thousands of dollars worth of free bets, drugs, escorts, hotels, grand final tickets and alcohol.
Anthony Albanese faces pressure to strengthen laws following alarming Senate inquiry testimonyAustralia· 2026-08-05
Luke Bateman is redefining masculinity after overcoming a gambling addiction and suicidal thoughts.
How Luke Bateman is redefining masculinity after gambling addiction, suicide experiencesAustralia· 2026-08-05
Luke Bateman described how betting companies woo clients with alcohol and drugs.
Sportsbet, Tabcorp and RWA reject claims of offering drugs and escorts to VIP clientsAustralia· 2026-08-04
Bateman alleges that the gambling VIP culture exposed him to illegal drugs and urges for stronger limits on gambling promotion.
Luke Bateman alleges gambling VIP culture exposed him to illegal drugs
New Zealand· 2026-08-04Luke Bateman is a former Canberra Raiders rugby league star, who gained fame for appearing on the final season of The Bachelor Australia in 2023.
Concetta Caristo beats Gary Sweet and Luke BatemanAustralia· 2026-02-22
Luke Bateman, a former NRL player, has become a prominent figure in the BookTok community after sharing his love for reading on TikTok.
Luke Bateman, BookTok, and the problem with merit in the age of social media viralityAustralia· 2025-06-08
Luke Bateman is a new author who has been signed to a two-book deal by Atria.
Who is Luke Bateman and how did he get a book deal?Australia· 2025-06-07
