10 Poker Machines
Licensed to: Ballarat RSL Sub Branch Inc.
2 Lyons Street South, Ballarat Tel: 5332 3300
City of Ballarat - Pokies operated by Tattersall's.
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

This venue has an application before the VCGR to increase the number of licensed pokies to 33 pokies. These pokie licenses will be transferred from the Buninyong Golf Club. Click here to read particulars of this application. If approved the effect will be a reduction of 7 pokies in the City of Ballarat. A possible consequence is the movement of pokies from a wealthier area to a less wealthy area which could have the effect of raising the level of pokie losses in the City.

Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $290,453 at $29,045 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $122,103 at $12,210 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $82,457 at $8,246 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $108,380 at $10,383 per pokie

5 February Inspection

Regulation 17 player information talker on each pokie
7 of the 10 pokies had the sign on the top box thereby impeding visibility to the gambler.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
ATM in passageway. Not visible from any pokie. Although not pictured (perhaps an indication of the venue being open), there was an ATM flag in the entrance verandah

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
11 paces

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
Blue VCGR poster in the pokies area. The cashier / bar was located on the opposite side of the RSL hall area.

Number of Player Information Posters
2.

Eating in Gaming Room
The pokies area can be described as an open alcove off the RSL hall. There is both eating and drinking offered in this area.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes.

External Clock on Walls
Yes. Near the bar.

Kids Area
No.

Visibility from Bistro Area
The pokies would be a presence in the RSL Hall. There is no bistro as such.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
Off to the side of the main entrance.

Promotional Posters in Gaming Room
Several A4 size posters for Gambler's Help related matters and pokie playing rules.

Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet
Yes.

General Comments
No sign observed on the door prohibiting minors to the one room that includes the hall and pokies area.
As presently configured, the RSL and associated pokies area would seem to appeal to adults only.