News Corp journalist Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield received payments from controversial gambler Eddie Hayson

By Nick McKenzie and Kate McClymont
Updated July 29 2016 - 7:29pm, first published 12:15am
News Corp journalist Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield. Photo: Christian Stokes
News Corp journalist Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield. Photo: Christian Stokes
Controversial gambler Eddie Hayson made cash deposits into the TAB account of Phil Rothfield. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Controversial gambler Eddie Hayson made cash deposits into the TAB account of Phil Rothfield. Photo: Kate Geraghty

One of News Corp's best-known sports reporters has received payments from Eddie Hayson, the controversial gambler alleged to be at the centre of some of the most sensational betting scandals in rugby league and racing.

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