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Poker Machines
Licensed to: Ballarat & District Trotting Club Inc.
Bray Raceway, Bell Street, Redan 3350 Tel: 5335 9040
City of Ballarat - Pokies operated by 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
Web Site
Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $5,117,164 at $102,343 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $4,886,858 at $97,737 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $4,946,118 at $98,922 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $5,279,020 at $105,580 per pokie
The club applied for a license for 55 pokies in 2005. This was refused and the club was granted 50 pokie licenses. Click here to read the decision.
24 January 2009 Inspection Notes:
Regulation 17 player information talker on each pokie
16 signs placed on top box instead of the pokie impeding visibility while gambling.
Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
No. Located in main/only entrance. Large R&R Club terminal which is visible in bistro with 2 promotional signs.
Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
16 paces.
Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None observed.
Number of Player Information Posters
6. Brochures also on pillar in lounge area along with other promotional material.
Eating in Gaming Room
Eating in bistro.
Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes. Complimentary station set up with large sign.
External Clock on Walls
Yes. Above coffee station.
Kids Area
Yes. Located outside the building. Poster in entrance promoting the children's menu available. At time of inspection promoting Family Fun Zone Cup Night for 31 January. This comprised bits of A4 paper stuck on the glass wall of the pokie area. A screen capture of the web page that promotes this event is attached to this web page and can be downloaded below.
Pokie sounds and vision in Bistro Area
Yes. Open doorways and clear glass walls. When standing at buffet area of the bistro, customers will look directly into the pokies area. The bistro is located between the pokies and the TAB i.e. surrounded by gambling.
Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
Yes. Signs in entrance, harness track fence, and glass partitions.
Promotional Posters in Gaming Room
1 floor sign. 5 posters with 4 lit. All promoted gambling. Signs in entranceway (not in pokies area) promoted other venue activities.
Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet
Yes but nothing in TAB toilet.
General Comments
A sign was posted near the cashier area with the title "Multiple Machine Playing" policy. The words indicated that one must not do it if another person wants to play the second machine. Compare this practice to S.A. where players can be fined and removed from the pokie place for playing two machines at one time.
A news story was posted on the ABC web site reporting upon the concerns of this club about the new gambling legislation. You can read the story by clicking here.
Licensed to: Ballarat & District Trotting Club Inc.
Bray Raceway, Bell Street, Redan 3350 Tel: 5335 9040
City of Ballarat - Pokies operated by 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
Web Site
Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $5,117,164 at $102,343 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $4,886,858 at $97,737 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $4,946,118 at $98,922 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $5,279,020 at $105,580 per pokie
The club applied for a license for 55 pokies in 2005. This was refused and the club was granted 50 pokie licenses. Click here to read the decision.
24 January 2009 Inspection Notes:
Regulation 17 player information talker on each pokie
16 signs placed on top box instead of the pokie impeding visibility while gambling.
Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
No. Located in main/only entrance. Large R&R Club terminal which is visible in bistro with 2 promotional signs.
Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
16 paces.
Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None observed.
Number of Player Information Posters
6. Brochures also on pillar in lounge area along with other promotional material.
Eating in Gaming Room
Eating in bistro.
Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes. Complimentary station set up with large sign.
External Clock on Walls
Yes. Above coffee station.
Kids Area
Yes. Located outside the building. Poster in entrance promoting the children's menu available. At time of inspection promoting Family Fun Zone Cup Night for 31 January. This comprised bits of A4 paper stuck on the glass wall of the pokie area. A screen capture of the web page that promotes this event is attached to this web page and can be downloaded below.
Pokie sounds and vision in Bistro Area
Yes. Open doorways and clear glass walls. When standing at buffet area of the bistro, customers will look directly into the pokies area. The bistro is located between the pokies and the TAB i.e. surrounded by gambling.
Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
Yes. Signs in entrance, harness track fence, and glass partitions.
Promotional Posters in Gaming Room
1 floor sign. 5 posters with 4 lit. All promoted gambling. Signs in entranceway (not in pokies area) promoted other venue activities.
Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet
Yes but nothing in TAB toilet.
General Comments
A sign was posted near the cashier area with the title "Multiple Machine Playing" policy. The words indicated that one must not do it if another person wants to play the second machine. Compare this practice to S.A. where players can be fined and removed from the pokie place for playing two machines at one time.
A news story was posted on the ABC web site reporting upon the concerns of this club about the new gambling legislation. You can read the story by clicking here.
