40 Poker Machines
307 Nebo Raod Mackay 4740 Tel: 4952 1755
Mackay Regional Council
HLG Valuation - $7.7 million
Hotel Website
Hotel Liquor License

3 August 2009 Inspection Notes:

Gambling Helpline or other responsible gambling posters or cards
Cards and pamphlets but no poster at cashier.
Poster and cards at coffee station.
No change machine.

Visibility of ATM from Pokie room.
Located on far side of eating area although visible in pokie room through lattice style divider.

Responsible gambling posters or cards near ATM
Poster - no cards.

Clocks on walls
2.

Coffee / Tea service in Pokie Room
Not near pokies. Occupies own wall space.

Pokie sounds and vision into bistro area.
Open entrance to pokies room on left when entering bistro. Only partially shielded by open lattice style divider.

Kid's Play Area and promotion
None.
Website inspection on 13 December 2009 noted that "Kids Activity Pack with every Kids Meal purchased" is promoted.

Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet
Nothing but 3 x blank frames. Also nothing in handicap toilet

Description of Talker signs on the pokies
9 x trading hours. 4 x if you want an escort to your car - ask staff.

Posters in Pokie Room that promote non-gambling activities available in the venue
1 x hours. Glass case displaying member reward prizes.

General Comments.
2 x pokies in the public bar (as pictured). No signs on either exterior entrance prohibiting minors. The signs on the notice board to the left of the gambler contin notices as to Helpline, rules ancillary to gambling, ATM restrictions and under 18 not permitted NEAR (my caps) gaming machines.
While visit took place around 11:20 AM, it is possible that these pokies are visible to passing pedestrians at night.
Web page indicates that "The Gaming Room has 40 of the latest gaming machines and the link jackpots" with no indication that there are pokies outside of the pokie room (unlike the Bargara Hotel)

5 x pokies wrapped up in entrance area.