Adrian Portelli Opens Cheap Petrol Stations

Introduction

Adrian Portelli is a rich businessman. He opened new petrol stations in Melbourne. The fuel is very cheap. Some people say his other business is not legal.

Main Body

Portelli opened stations in Preston, Mill Park, and Bundoora. Fuel costs 1 dollar per litre. In Preston, people must pay 99.99 dollars a year to join his club, LMCT+. In Mill Park and Bundoora, people must buy 20 dollars of other things in the shop. Portelli says he wants to help the community. He says he does not make money in Preston. LMCT+ started in 2018. It gives discounts at 2,000 shops. It also has big prizes. Some people say LMCT+ is gambling without a license. A court in South Australia said his company broke the law. The company paid a fine of 40,000 dollars. Portelli says he did nothing wrong. He is fighting this decision in court. The Prime Minister wants new rules for online lotteries.

Conclusion

Adrian Portelli has new businesses. But he has legal problems. The courts and the government will decide if his business model is okay.

Vocabulary Learning

cheap
costing little money便宜
Example:This shirt is very cheap.
community
a group of people living in the same area社區
Example:We help our community.
decision
a choice you make after thinking決定
Example:She made a good decision.
fine
money you pay as punishment for breaking a rule罰款
Example:He paid a fine for parking wrong.
opened
to start something new, like a shop or business開設
Example:He opened a new store.