A suburban football club that makes money from poker machines would be banned from using its own oval, under a council plan that slashes support for local groups that rely on gaming revenue.

On Monday, Darebin Council endorsed a new gambling action plan which involves cutting or decreasing the amount of support provided to sporting or community groups if they operate or receive help from pokies venues.

Darebin Council is cracking down on community groups that receive support from pokies venues. Credit:Peter Braig

Groups that operate a gambling venue will be banned from using council property, including sporting grounds, and will be ineligible for financial assistance. Northcote Park Football Club is one of nearly 10 sporting clubs and seniors' clubs directly affected.

The football club runs the Northern Jackpot Pokies in Brunswick, which has 85 gaming machines and received nearly $4.2 million in gambling revenue in the 2017-18 financial year. This means under the policy, the club would not have access to the oval it uses.