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Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
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
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. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the . 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 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.
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
MAFS' Carina Mirabile breaks her silence on romance rumours after video of her dancing with mystery man goes viral
Married At First Sight's Carina Mirabile has been forced to address rumours she is in a new relationship after a video of her dancing with a mystery man went viral. Anthony Blachford, who works in Influencer marketing, posted a video to Instagram while partying with Carina and other MAFS stars at a nightclub in Melbourne. In the video, Anthony wrapped his arms around the reality star as they danced along to the music. Carina, 31, told Chattr, the pair are just friends and she is currently not dating anyone. 'I am very single, working on myself, and just doing me for now. No man in my life,' she said. 'The guy I was dancing with is one of my gay guy friends. I adore and have so much enjoyment and much rather dance with them than straight men, they have all given me the ick.' It comes after Carina also recently struck up an unexpected friendship with multi-millionaire entrepreneur Adrian Portelli. The digital marketing manager was spotted letting her hair down with the high-flying Block investor, 36, during a private function. Carina looked glam in a form-fitting black one-shoulder bodysuit paired with a charcoal mini skirt and knee-high black leather boots. She wore her long raven locks down in loose waves and carried a lilac drink bottle as she mingled with guests inside a chic industrial-style venue. One video uploaded to Instagram shows the unlikely duo chatting and laughing while surrounded by a sea of familiar faces – including her MAFS co-stars Billy Belcher, Jeff Gobbels and Rhi Disljenkovic. The group were reportedly seen earlier that day hanging out at the MCG's lavish Grand Royale Penthouse suite before heading into the city to party at popular nightspot Storyville. Carina and Adrian appeared to be getting along like a house on fire during the meeting. Carina was also recently photographed enjoying a low-key lunch with international superstar Drake, sending social media into meltdown and leaving fans wondering how the MAFS bride keeps finding herself in A-list company. Back in February, Daily Mail Australia revealed that the Perth-based bride dined with her influencer friends before catching the attention of the Hotline Bling hitmaker, who was so taken with the glamorous group that he picked up their lunch bill. Carina and her friends were later seen front and centre at Drake's sold-out Australian concert, fuelling speculation about their growing connection. Carina had been dining with influencer friends, including designer Nilofar Khirzad, Chloe Carolina, and Natasha Del Bianco, before catching the attention of global superstar. An insider at the venue revealed to Daily Mail Australia that Drake and his entourage not only took notice of the reality star and her friends, but also generously covered their bill. 'Carina and the girls were already having a fabulous time, sipping cocktails and enjoying their seafood spread, but when Drake's crew got involved, the energy in the room completely shifted,' the insider spilled.
1News
02-05-2025
- Business
- 1News
Aus The Block's 'Lambo Guy' to face trial on unlawful lottery charges
High-profile businessman Adrian Portelli will face trial on charges of conducting an unlawful lottery, over a promotion in which the major prize was a house from TV reality show The Block or AU$3 million (NZ$3.2 million) cash. Portelli, 35, of Melbourne was charged with nine counts of conducting or assisting in the conduct of an unlawful lottery in South Australia, while his business Xclusive Tech Pty Ltd, which traded under the name LMCT+, was charged with 10 counts of the same offence. He appeared in Adelaide Magistrates Court today via audio link for a pre-trial conference. Chief Magistrate Mary-Louise Hribal listed a trial for September 4-5. The charges, instigated by SA's Consumer and Business Services, alleged Portelli's business did not hold a licence to conduct the lotteries in SA. Portelli's company offered members subscriptions to a "rewards club" that included entries to win cars and properties. Under SA law, any trade promotion lotteries with prizes exceeding AU$5000 (NZ$5387.60) needed a licence to operate and entries must be free of charge. "The major prize for the lottery was a property situated in Gisborne in the state of Victoria, as seen on the Australian television show The Block, or a cash prize of AU$3 million ( NZ$3.2 million)," court documents stated. Winning the prize "involved an element of chance" but the defendant "did not hold a licence to conduct the lottery in South Australia". Judge Hribal said, given Portelli's legal team was travelling from interstate and the complexity of the matter, "I'll ask that it has a special listing and some priority". Prosecutors asked for "basic AVL facilities" to play videos at the trial, while defence counsel said it would call two witnesses to give evidence. 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 AU$15.03 million (NZ$16.19 million) to acquire all five homes on offer.
7NEWS
01-05-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Adrian Portelli headed for trial accused of running an illegal lottery in Adelaide
A high-profile Australian billionaire is set to face trial accused of illegal lottery activity over a year in South Australia. Adrian Portelli, 36, and his business Xclusive Tech Pty Ltd, which trades as LMCT+, had charges brought against them by South Australia's Consumer and Business Services in 2024. Portelli has been charged with nine counts of conducting or assisting in the conduct of an unlawful lottery, while his business has been charged with 10 counts of the same offence. Consumer and Business Service SA alleges unlawful lottery activity was carried out between January 29, 2023, and May 16, 2024 through Portelli's high-profile prize giveaway business. Court documents reveal Portelli and LMCT+ are accused of operating a lottery open to South Australian residents without a licence to do so in the state. The court documents details allegedly unlawful lotteries for: a home seen on The Block in Gisborne, Victoria or a cash prize of $3,000,000 a Devil Yellow HSV VZ vehicle, valued at more than $50,000 a Toyota Landcruiser 79 Series vehicle with a Barcrusher 670c, valued about $228,000 a cash prize of $250,000 another Victorian property seen on The Block valued at approximately $2,900,000, or a cash prize of $2,500,000 a home seen on The Block in Hampton East, Victoria, or a cash prize of $2,000,000 a cash prize of $500,000 a 2022 Toyota LC79 vehicle, valued about $150,000 a Holden HSV WM Grange vehicle, valued about $40,000 a property at Coomera Waters at the Gold Coast in Queensland valued at approximately $1,300,000, or a $1,200,000 cash prize All 10 alleged unlawful lotteries 'involved an element of chance', meaning they fall under the category of trade promotion lotteries under South Australia's Lotteries Act 2019. Within hours of the charges in 2024 Portelli had posted on the LMCT+ Instagram account, writing: 'It's okay SA we still love you.' On Thursday, Portelli didn't legally have to appear in court with his lawyer speaking on his behalf, his social media placing the billionaire currently in Singapore. His lawyer didn't provide a comment to media. Chief Magistrate Mary-Louise Hribal set the matter for a two-day trial in the Adelaide Magistrates Court in September. It is expected that two witnesses will be called to give evidence on behalf of Portelli.
Perth Now
01-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Billionaire to face court over lottery
A high-profile Australian billionaire is set to face trial accused of illegal lottery activity over a year in South Australia. Adrian Portelli, 36, and his business Xclusive Tech Pty Ltd, which trades as LMCT+, had charges brought against them by South Australia's Consumer and Business Services in 2024. Portelli has been charged with nine counts of conducting or assisting in the conduct of an unlawful lottery, while his business has been charged with 10 counts of the same offence. Consumer and Business Service SA alleges unlawful lottery activity was carried out between January 29, 2023, and May 16, 2024 through Portelli's high-profile prize giveaway business. Court documents reveal Portelli and LMCT+ are accused of operating a lottery open to South Australian residents without a licence to do so in the state. Melbourne billionaire Adrian Portelli is accused of running an illegal lottery in South Australia. Credit: Social Media. The court documents details allegedly unlawful lotteries for: a home seen on The Block in Gisborne, Victoria or a cash prize of $3,000,000 a Devil Yellow HSV VZ vehicle, valued at more than $50,000 a Toyota Landcruiser 79 Series vehicle with a Barcrusher 670c, valued about $228,000 a cash prize of $250,000 another Victorian property seen on The Block valued at approximately $2,900,000, or a cash prize of $2,500,000 a home seen on The Block in Hampton East, Victoria, or a cash prize of $2,000,000 a cash prize of $500,000 a 2022 Toyota LC79 vehicle, valued about $150,000 a Holden HSV WM Grange vehicle, valued about $40,000 a property at Coomera Waters at the Gold Coast in Queensland valued at approximately $1,300,000, or a $1,200,000 cash prize All 10 alleged unlawful lotteries 'involved an element of chance', meaning they fall under the category of trade promotion lotteries under South Australia's Lotteries Act 2019. Within hours of the charges in 2024 Portelli had posted on the LMCT+ Instagram account, writing: 'It's okay SA we still love you.' On Thursday, Portelli didn't legally have to appear in court with his lawyer speaking on his behalf, his social media placing the billionaire currently in Singapore. His lawyer didn't provide a comment to media. Chief Magistrate Mary-Louise Hribal set the matter for a two-day trial in the Adelaide Magistrates Court in September. It is expected that two witnesses will be called to give evidence on behalf of Portelli.
