AFL receives cut of gambling turnover outside sponsorship, inquiry hears

Gillon McLachlan says product fee arrangements with wagering companies generate a percentage of their operations on the AFL'

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AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has confirmed the organisation receives a cut of gambling turnover on its matches beyond official sponsorship deals with wagering companies.

The confirmation comes as fans, players, clubs, politicians and health experts raise serious concerns about the sport's reliance on gambling revenue, and the volume of ads encouraging people to bet on AFL matches.

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