The axe has finally fallen on the longstanding head of Adelaide’s gambling watchdog after a ten-month paid hiatus, according to The Advertiser report. 

Robert Chappell’s removal from the independent Gambling Authority on May 5 puzzled many observers especially after the State Government decided to keep its mouth shut on the issue. And there’s the question on how much money Chappell pocketed since day one of his 10-month paid leave. 

The report added that the government did not leave any clue on whether Chappell received a termination package on top on the money he got for the ten months that he was not inside the office. 

His termination also coincided with SkyCity’s decision to proceed with the $330 million redevelopment of the Adelaide Casino. It would be recalled that independent Gambling Authority and the State Government locked horns over gaming concessions in connection with the SkyCity expansion issue.