Rwa criticized the gaming ties with the Australian Parliament Sports Club -

The Australian responsible bet (RWA) was publicly criticized for its alleged access to politicians via a sponsored sports club.

The group in question is the Australian Parliament Sports Club, which is partly funded by groups of lobbyists and other rich donors.

One of these sponsors is RWA, which has won the anger of the deputies crossed in Australia, namely the independent deputy Kate Chaney, who challenged the links that the lobbying group has to play the game companies as a conflict of interest.

Senator David Pocock shared his point of view on the alleged lobbying group receiving preferential treatment and access via X.

Shameless of the peak body of the game industry to try to take advantage of parliamentary sports, then also associate with a local mental health group doing an excellent job to prevent suicide.

– David Pocock (@davidpocock) September 16, 2025

Sports club of the Australian Parliament under fire for the gaming ties

As the Guardian reported, the club was criticized due to RWA’s ties with game companies and would have acted in the name of groups that seek to influence political favor.

RWA represents some of the largest companies and game bookmakers in Australia, including BET365, Betfair and Pointbet. The Guardian report also highlighted the fact that RWA has put pressure against the complete ban on play advertising in the name of these groups.

The link between RWA and political leaders, facilitated by the Australian Parliament Sports Club, is now examined by crossed deputies and political criticism.

Chaney, via the report, said: “The influence of the industry has become standardized, without anyone hitting an eyelid in lobbyists who present themselves to friendly, friendly sporting events.”

The Australian deputy also stressed that the current chief of the nation, Anthony Albanese, chairs the sports club of the Australian Parliament.

She said: “The Prime Minister, as president of the Australian Parliament Club Sports and Sports lover, must remove members of RWA.”

Jim Wackett, a key figure in the mixture of the community of games of chance in Australia, also published its reflections via social media, saying “the hall of playing the parliamentary sports club”.

“Club business membership begins at $ 2,500, according to its website, and allows sponsors to access” key heads “and” more than 200 parliamentary members “of games and social functions”.

Parliament Hall The Parliamentary Sports Club

– Jim Wackett (@jim_wackett) September 16, 2025

Rwa refutes preferential allegations

Kai Cantwell, the CEO of RWA, responded to Chaney’s backlash and other criticisms of political ties. He said: “RWA work on regulations and the reduction of misdeeds occur thanks to appropriate parliamentary and regulatory processes, not on the sports field.”

There is a notable tie which is hidden at the sight, explains the Guardian, and which comes in the form of the omission of the official membership of RWA at Australian Parliament Sports Club on the group’s website.

The group also promotes the costs of $ 2,500 to finance the group, which is accompanied by the opportunity for sponsors to access “key opinion leaders” and “more than 200 parliamentary members” during events organized by the Australian Parliament Sports Club.

Cantwell has rejected the criticism of links, saying: “Like other industries, we (gross) we participate on the occasion simply to take advantage of exercise and socialization – something important for all Australians, especially in high pressure roles.”

Featured image: MP Kate Chaney via Facebook

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