Independent senator David Pocock won't re-join a parliamentary sports club even after a repentant organiser invited him back after a spat over a gambling lobby sponsor.

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An unlikely Canberra brouhaha centred on the social pick-up matches spiralled in intensity on Friday, dragging in even Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Mr Albanese serves as the president of the Australian Parliament Sports Club, which hosts friendly games between MPs, their staff and journalists during parliamentary sitting weeks.

Senator Pocock was an enthusiastic participant until he realised the group accepted funding from Responsible Wagering Australia, a peak group f

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