RSL head backs call to stop national veterans charity name being used on pokies venues

Exclusive: concerns venues don't share values' as debate continues over whether poker machines belong in RSL clubs at all

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The national head of the Returned and Services League of Australia has backed a push to stop licensed clubs from using the RSL letters in their names amid internal division over whether poker machines should be phased out of the venues altogether.

The RSL president, Greg Melick, said the veterans' charity was concerned its name was being used by organisations that don't share our values" and that licensed clubs should have to ask for permission before using it.

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