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Apr 14 2008, 7:12 AM EDT EGM-Watch 118 words added, 5 photos added, 3 photos deleted
Apr 13 2008, 7:48 AM EDT EGM-Watch 1 word added, 1 word deleted

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Boundary Hotel exteriorBoundary Hotel kids' area exteriorBoundary Hotel For Sale sign 14/4/08Boundary Hotel Gaming and Bistro entrance 14/04/08Boundary Hotel child/car sign90 Poker Machines
726 Centre Road, Bentleigh East 3165 Tel: 9570 7044
City of Glen Eira
Licensed to Tabcorp
Hotel Website
2006 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
2005 VCGR Community Benefit Statement

13 March 2008 Inspection Notes:

'Cannot Win' talker signs

All pokies had signs. Position of signs on each machine not recorded.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room

Barely out of sight. Placed in entrance to the hotel from the car park.

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie

6 paces

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility

None

Eating in Gaming Room

Yes. During the inspection a Boundary Hotel staff member was observed serving food to a gambler while seated and playing.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room

Yes

Visibility from Bistro Area

Limited.

Child Play Area

Yes.

General Comments

The kids play area is located directly across the entrance from the pokies. Gaming room is clearly visible through a clear glass divider from the kids play area.
The Boundary Hotel's website promotes "We cater for kids".

13 March 2008 Inspection Notes:

'Cannot Win' talker signs

2 signs were set too high to be visible from the video play face. #64 had no sign. All other placed well. Near best practice.

Posters in Gaming Area

Required poster number not recorded. 1 poster was hidden behind pokie #6.
Wall sign promoted that "Jackpots won in this venue last month - $99,269"
Other than 2 designated smoking area signs, all other signs promoted gambling.
"Every Thursday 2-3 PM is ladies day"

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room

Woman at pokie #7 was drinking coffee while gambling.

External Clock

Located on wooden pillar next to cashier's area over David Schwarz poster. It was a Tabaret branded clock.