If you were one of the thousands of people tuning in to Adrian Portelli’s live Facebook auction on Thursday night, you were probably left feeling disappointed and frustrated.
Portelli, aka the “Lambo Guy,” had promised to give away five properties from the latest season of The Block or $8 million in cash to lucky winners.
But, due to “technical issues,” the giveaway was derailed, leaving many wondering what went wrong.
** What Caused the Technical Issues? **
According to Portelli, the website crashed due to an overwhelming amount of traffic, causing the giveaway to come to a halt. In a video posted from Phillip Island, he explained, “I’m not playing around. I want to personally go over everything and ensure that everything is running as it should before we continue this giveaway. So we have paused it. We are going to run it [on Friday].”
** Fans Show Support for Portelli **
Despite the setback, Portelli’s followers on the LMCT+ Facebook page were overwhelmingly supportive of his decision to postpone the giveaway. Many praised him as an “honest businessman” and an “awesome person” who made the “right decision.” Fans are eagerly waiting for the rescheduled giveaway, with many expressing their excitement for the “absolute killer” show promised by Portelli.
** But Not Everyone is Convinced **
However, not everyone is a fan of Portelli and his business model. On an unofficial LMCT+ Facebook page, some users have expressed concerns that the giveaway might be a scam. South Australia’s gambling regulator has also charged Portelli and his company Xclusive Tech Pty Ltd with nine counts of being involved in “the conduct of an unlawful lottery.”
** A History of Technical Glitches **
This isn’t the first time Portelli has been involved in an online competition affected by a technical glitch. In 2021, he participated in an auction run online by Grays for a restored 1976 Ford Falcon coupe, which was also marred by technical issues.
** What’s Next for the Giveaway? **
The giveaway is now rescheduled for Friday night, and fans are eagerly waiting to see who will win the coveted prizes. Portelli has promised to make it up to his followers, saying, “I am coming back for vengeance. Tonight’s show is going to be absolute killer, it’s going to be our biggest show ever.” The question is, will everything go smoothly this time around?