50 Poker Machines
Licensed to: Ballarat Football League Social Club Inc.
52 Humffray Street North, Ballarat 3350 Tel: 5331 5830
City of Ballarat - Pokies operated by Tattersall's.
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Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $3,035,156 at $60,703 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $3,325,372 at $66,507 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $3,415,684 at $68,314 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $3,693,928 at $73,879 per pokie

5 February 2009 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker on each pokie
All signs placed on top box, impairing visibility to the gambler, except for pokies 3, 23, 28, 33 and 47. No sign was placed opposite the animated reel

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
Not from pokie room. Placed in bistro around the corner from the pokie room entrance.

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
17 paces.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None.

Number of Player Information Posters
6. Subjectively, the number of required brochures seemed low.

Eating in Gaming Room
Snack menu posted on blackboard in pokies area. There is a small lounge area that is effectively part of the pokies room. Snack menu on bar.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes. Located in lounge area. Complimentary.

External Clock on Walls
Did not record.

Kids Area
Called "Kids Korner". Glass walls. Can see directly into pokies room lounge area from play area through open glass doors. 4 video games. Large TV display on wall next to the glass children's play area.

Visibility from Bistro Area
Yes. Vision through open door into pokie lounge area. Can see pokie promotions. The small lounge area buffers sound and most vision.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
On building and main entrance. On car park entrance as pictured. Not on perimeter walls of car park. No sign observed on Humffray Street entrance.

Promotional Posters in Gaming Room
1 lit and 2 x freestanding posters in lounge area which were all visible in the bistro. 2 x lit posters and 1 free standing in the pokies area. All promoting gambling.

Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet
2 posters, cards and brochures on a stand.

General Comments
A sign prohibiting playing of more than 1 pokie at a time was posted in the entrance to the toilets.