Tom Elliott has questioned why the AFL is so strict about football clubs having poker machines when the league makes millions from sponsorship deals with bookmakers.
It comes after Carlton revealed in its most recent income statement that it had earned $20,185,589 from its 300 gambling machines.
Richard Goyder, chairperson of the AFL commission, has previously declared his "hatred" for pokies and his intention to work to wean clubs from off them.
Tom Elliott said that there was no difference between authorized sports wagering and poker machines.
It comes after Carlton revealed in its most recent income statement that it had earned $20,185,589 from its 300 gambling machines.
Richard Goyder, chairperson of the AFL commission, has previously declared his "hatred" for pokies and his intention to work to wean clubs from off them.
Tom Elliott said that there was no difference between authorized sports wagering and poker machines.