News Block buyer in hot water Well-known figure on The Block, Adrian Portell charged with running unlawful lottery. by . Published December 10, 2024 Link copied! Copy failed! Property investor and well-known figure on The Block, Adrian Portelli, at the auction at 113-119 Justice Road. Portelli has been charged in South Australia with running an unlawful lottery. Updated September 04, 2025 12:28 am | 4 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!