Tom Elliott points out gambling ‘hypocrisy’ within the AFL

Tom Elliott has questioned why footy clubs owning poker machines is on the nose with the AFL, when the league rakes in millions from sports betting sponsorship.

It comes after Carlton announced it had collected $20,185,589 from its 300 gaming machines in its latest financial report.

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AFL commission chairman Richard Goyder has previously said he “hates” pokies and would campaign to wean clubs off them.

Tom Elliott pointed out both sports betting and poker machines were legal, questioning what difference there was.