THE WESTERN Bulldogs are set to exit the gaming industry after finalising the terms of sale in a deal with the Melbourne Racing Club.

The MRC agreed to purchase the licences for the Peninsula Club in Dromana and Club Leeds in Footscray, with settlements to take place over the next few weeks.


Over 65 gaming machines across both venues were included in the deal.

The Western Bulldogs will use the revenue from the sale as part of the redevelopment plans for VU Whitten Oval.

"This is a landmark moment for the Western Bulldogs – the day we officially formalise exiting the gaming industry," Bulldogs CEO Ameet Bains said in a club statement. 

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"Everyone in the organisation has worked extremely hard to turn our balance sheet around over the last few years, working down significant debt to emerge in the best financial position we have ever been."

"The financial settlement with the MRC puts us in a strong position to build on our plans to grow our revenue sources and invest in our core programming and infrastructure, including pursuing more positive social outcomes through further supporting the incredible work of the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation." 

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