Aussie Billionaire James Packer Quits Scientology

One-time Australia’s richest man, James Packer is said to be over Scientology and ready to quit.

Packer, Scientology’s wealthiest member, was introduced to the cult by good bud, Tom back in 2002.

Packer’s friends have revealed that he’s quietly distanced himself from Scientology, was no longer undertaking Scientology courses and has told them he no longer “needs it”.

Packer got sucked into the cult when was overweight and depressed, his marriage to his first wife, Jodhi Meares, had ended and he was left looking like a goose after losing $350 million of daddies money in a bad business investment.

The one time Packer spoke about his involvement with the cult, he said:

“I think it has been very good for me,” he said. “It has been helpful. I have some friends in Scientology that have been very supportive. But I think it’s just helped me have a better outlook on life.”

Packer’s expanding casino empire looks like the reason for his departure, with Scientology frowning on gambling.

Scientology will be losing a lot of money on this one, as each member has to donate a lot of their income to the group.