Independent senator David Pocock is dismayed at being booted from a parliamentary social sports club after raising concerns about a gambling lobby sponsor.

The Australian Parliament Sports Club hosts friendly games between MPs, their staff, public servants and journalists during parliamentary sitting weeks.

Responsible Wagering Australia, a peak group for gambling companies, is a corporate sponsor of the club.

The former Wallabies captain said he was "shocked to learn that the club was selling access to parliamentarians".

"Being kicked out of the club for raising concerns around gambling lobbyists buying access to the club shows the influence vested interests have here in parliament," he said.

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