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Celtic have taken a social media slaughtering from their own fans after pushing a Hoops-themed slot game through their official Twitter account.

Supporters were dismayed that the club chose to collaborate with Mr Green Casino to promote the launch of the "official Celtic FC slot game" to give away free tickets to the clash against Kilmarnock .

The Premiership champions say the "amazing offer" gives fans the opportunity to win 10 pairs of tickets to the Parkhead fixture on April 27.

But the tweet, which has amassed over 160 replies from punters, has led to accusations of betraying core values.

Some even referenced founder Brother Walfrid, with a reminder to the Celtic hierarchy that the club was established on charitable principles in 1888.

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Hoops fans piled into the official account's mentions and roundly condemned the venture.

@i_am_alistair wrote: "I get that Celtic need to make as much money from various partnerships as possible. I can accept them chasing the gambling money, would rather they didn't though. The push of a Celtic themed slot by the official twitter account is pretty grim though."

@theresacfc said: "The harm these games cause is horrendous. Shame on you Celtic"

@HorrisMcLoven said: "Get this away from the club, there's enough betting advertising associated with the Scottish game already without a Celtic slot machine. It's not a bit of fun for most people, these sites can ruin lives."

@boxertoye added: "How the club condones this is beyond our values"

And @johnandpat1 blasted: "Absolutely disgraceful, should be ashamed."

One supporter suggested giving the tickets away to young fans instead, while one pointed out that the venture was being launched on the anniversary of Brother Walfrid's death.

@Emmet_1888 said: "Dear Celtic, how about giving 10 pairs a tickets away to children who cant afford to buy match tickets. The impoverishes children of Parkhead, Calton, Garngad, Blackhill and further afield could be doing with a wee day out. Donate the tickets to youth clubs etc dont exploit us"

And @plyons45 added: "On the anniversary of Walfrids death you post this. That great man would be disgusted. The utter shame"