77 Poker Machines
Licensed to: Aces Sporting Club Inc.
Cnr Hutton and Springvale Roads, Keysborough 3173 Tel: 9701 5000
City of Greater Dandenong - Licensed to Tabcorp.
2009 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
2008 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
2007 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
2006 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
2005 VCGR Community Benefit Statement

To examine the VCGR's list of Safeway/Woolworths associates click on this link then type in - Woolworths Ltd - in the box for "Approved Associate/Nominee"

Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $5,419,845 at $65,299 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $5,388,314 at $64,919 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $5,212,900 at $67,700 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $5,450,616 at $70,787 per pokie

21 June 2008 Inspection Notes:

'Cannot Win' talker signs
1 sign on top box. 2 signs were placed above the animated reels so as not to be visible when looking into the video play face. All others demonstrated best practice.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
No. Located in entrance.

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
19 paces

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None

Number of Player Information Posters
6. Some were affixed to supports for external glass walls at eye level.

Eating in Gaming Room
Upstairs function room has balcony overlooking pokies room

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes. Bar area shared with bistro.

External Clock on Walls
Yes. Behind cashier.

Visibility from Bistro Area
Yes. Asian Palace restaurant. Separated from pokies room by clear glass wall.

Kid's Play Area
No.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
In entrance area but not car park which is shared with a miniature golf course and a driving range

Promotional Posters in Gaming Room
Gamblers Anonymous signs were placed by the cashier and the water.Wild Cash Jackpots must be won at this venue between $900 and $1000.

General Comments
The Community Benefit for this venue statements show large amounts paid to a sports sponsorship. There is no accompanying detail. This is not the case with other venues owned by football clubs noted in PokieWatch.org. It may be that this statement is providing a distorted view of the benefit of this venue to the community.
This facility is part of a miniature golf course and a driving range. Upon entry there are signs stating that it is a part of the Melbourne Storm social club. This body is not disclosed in the VCGR associated parties web page. John Ribot, chief executive of the Storm is mentioned. The wiki for the Melbourne Storm indicates that the club is 100% owned by News Limited. There does not appear to be any disclosure of News Limited association.
The pokie room has exterior glass walls. One can speculate that at night, the pokies may be visible to passing traffic. Reflective glass restricts daytime street visibility.

1 May 2010 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker signs
Most signs are placed opposite the animated reels or a part of the sign is opposite the reel.

Visibility of offer of self-exclusion facilities
Card holder at the cashier. Also card holder atop the ATM.

Placement of the ATM
19 paces from nearest pokie. Visibility is blocked by a solid partition. Visible on the right when entering the venue.

Coffee / Tea service in pokie room
Woman was drinking coffee while gambling at pokie #10

Visibility and audibility of pokies in eating area
Clear glass wall separate the pokie area and the chinese restaurant. same entrance as the pokie area.

Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet
3 x posters but 2 are side-by-side. 2 x cards.

Posters in gaming room
4 x Huge year. 2 x pokies (Tigress and Big Red). 1 x Wild cash in cashier. 1 x Wild Cash in corner (small). Several smaller posters for alcohol and watch footy and a footy contest. 1 x Wild Cash (900-1000) in on pokies upon entrance to the pokie room.

Comments
Watched gambler lose $347 in 10 minutes.
Woman was playing pokies 42 and 43 simultaneously.
A male gambler played on two different machines. Clearly agitated.

According to a media reports, this venue is under investigation by the Victorian Gambling Commission. Click here to read the story in the Sunday Herald Sun. Click here to read the story in The Age.

The golf prices for this venue note the email address at the ALH group. A pdf can be downloaded by scrolling to the bottom of this web page.