Alliance for Gambling Reform says Bendigo council conflicted in Bendigo Stadium Limited's pokies plans

William Vallely
Updated January 19 2018 - 6:24pm, first published 4:30pm
STAND OFF: Bendigo council is a guarantor for a $12 million loan to Bendigo Stadium Limited, yet it opposes the organisation's plans to install poker machines at a White Hills hotel. Poker machines are considered a part of Bendigo Stadium Limited's business model.
STAND OFF: Bendigo council is a guarantor for a $12 million loan to Bendigo Stadium Limited, yet it opposes the organisation's plans to install poker machines at a White Hills hotel. Poker machines are considered a part of Bendigo Stadium Limited's business model.

An anti-gambling lobby group has warned of the “conflicting interest” of Bendigo council acting as a guarantor for a multi-million dollar loan to Bendigo Stadium Limited, given their public opposition to gaming machines.

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