Controversial Block bidder Adrian Portelli unveils his 'fresh' multi million-dollar private jet as it's revealed he will face trial over unlawful lottery charges

Daily Mail​

22-05-2025

Adrian Portelli is certainly no stranger to living the high life.
And the controversial Block bidder took to Instagram on Thursday to give followers another sneak peek into his lavish lifestyle.
Portelli, 36, shared a series of images that showed his luxe private jet sporting a sleek new paint job.
The jet, which Portelli purchased in March last year for an undisclosed sum, had been given a facelift with a stylish black paint job along the top of the plane.
It also featured a chic gold strip, as well as his initials AP, emblazoned in gold on the jet's rudder.
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The photos also featured Portelli's Koenigsegg Jesko Attack sports car, worth a reputed $3million, parked alongside the luxury aircraft.
'Here she is,' Portelli captioned the jealousy-inducing post.
'AIR AP looking fresh with a full new respray.'
The post was met with a flurry of comments from Portelli's 506,000 followers, including Aussie actress Nicky Whelan who responded with a series of fire emojis.
'Man I need to get more money,' one fan offered while another chimed in with: 'I shop at ALDI.'
Others were quick to point out the similarities between the scene and the controversial video game franchise Grand Theft Auto.
'GTA6 never looked so real,' one follower quipped.
The reality star has been travelling the world in the sleek jet, which has his initials stamped on its tail, since he announced the extravagant purchase in March 2024.
The jet, which Portelli purchased in March last year for an undisclosed sum, had been given a facelift with a stylish black paint job along the top of the plane. It also featured a chic gold strip as well as his initials AP emblazoned in gold on the jet's rudder
In June, the Herald Sun reported the twin-engine jet, a 2001 Bombardier Global Express, was last owned by the late Melbourne advertising man Harvey Mitchell.
An expert source informed Daily Mail Australia that Portelli could have spent as much as $15 to $16 million on the aircraft, which can accommodate 21 passengers and fly distances of up to 12,7137km nonstop.
Mitchell spent $5.6million purchasing the aircraft from Crown casinos in 2018, reported the AFR in 2018.
According to Global Air.com, the plane was first introduced to the market in 1991, and manufacturing ceased in 2006.
One hundred and fifty of the jets are still operational. Features include an air speed of 1126km/h, a full galley and entertainment system.
Portelli flaunted the luxury item while taking an overseas jaunt earlier this year.
In a series of pictures shared to his Instagram in July, the rich-lister told followers that 'flying around the world in my private jet', was a highlight of the trip.
He announced the purchase of the jet in March, posting a photo of himself standing in front of the breathtaking new investment as he held his, then one-month-old son, Mercy.
'I did a thing... Welcome to AIR AP,' he boasted in the caption of the Instagram post.
Portelli's latest extravagance comes after it was revealed that he will face trial on charges of conducting an unlawful lottery over a promotion in which the major prize was a house from the reality show The Block or $3million in cash.
He is charged with nine counts of conducting or assisting in the conduct of an unlawful lottery in South Australia.
His business Xclusive Tech Pty Ltd, which trades under the name LMCT+, has also been charged with 10 counts of the same offence.
Portelli appeared in Adelaide Magistrates Court in May via audio link for a pre-trial conference.
The charges, instigated by SA's Consumer and Business Services, allege Portelli's business did not hold a licence to conduct the lotteries in SA.
Prosecutors asked for 'basic AVL facilities' to play videos at the trial, while defence counsel said it would call two witnesses to give evidence.
Chief Magistrate Mary-Louise Hribal has listed a trial for September 4 to 5.
If convicted on all charges, Portelli and his company could face a maximum penalty of $190,000.
Portelli gained fame as the 'Lambo Guy' in 2022, after arriving at a house auction for The Block in a yellow Lamborghini. In the 2024 series of the reality show, he spent $15.03 million to acquire all five homes on offer.