Hawthorn Football Club has accepted a diversion order relating to a licensing infringement at Vegas, Waverley Gardens between 28 and 31 March 2016.

The licensing issue was the result of an internal administration error.

As soon as the club became aware of the error, the venue was closed and did not reopen until the licensing issue was resolved the following day.

The club has fully cooperated with the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation and will forfeit all gaming profits earned during the period in question.

The forfeited profits will be donated to the Salvation Army.

Hawthorn now considers the matter resolved and will make no further comment.