50 Poker Machines
Cnr Anderson Creek Road and Reynolds Road, Doncaster East 3109 Tel: 9841 8122
City of Manningham.
Licensed to Tabcorp.
Hotel Website
2006 VCGR Community Benefit Statement 1st Report
2005 VCGR Community Benefit Statement 2nd Report
2005 VCGR Community Benefit Statement

Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $6,381,044 at $127,621 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $6,840,655 at $136,813 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $7,155,631 at $143,113 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $8,074,827 at $161,497 per pokie

24 March 2008 Inspection Notes:

'Cannot Win' talker signs
19 signs were placed on top box so as not to be visible when looking into the video play face. The sign on pokie #34 was placed at the very top of the top box. The sign on pokie #25 was obscured

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
No. No affixed notice on the ATM. Brochures placed on top.

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
10 paces

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
No.

Number of Player Information Posters
Four

Eating in Gaming Room
No.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes.

Visibility from Bistro Area
Yes but limited. Opaque glass dividers. Tables located away from gaming room.

Kid's Play Area
Yes but on opposite side of bistro. Play area is promoted on web site.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
1 car park sign and small sign in entry.

General Comments
Licensee posted remains Cherry Hill Tavern P/L even though this changed some time ago. This includes posting of the venue license which is also incorrect. No ALH mission statement displayed.
The City of Manningham has created a Responsible Gaming Charter. You can download it here or access the attachment at the bottom of this wiki page.

24 September 2008 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker signs
The signs on pokies # 1-7, 17, 23-28 and 32-37 were placed so that the bottom of the sign was against the credit line or the top of the animated reels. The remainder were placed above or well above the video face.

Number of Player Information Posters
6.

Eating in Gaming Room
Snack menu on tables in gaming room.

Clocks on wall
Yes. Behind cashier.

Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet
Yes for toilet near pokies but no sign or cards in TAB toilet

Visibility from Bistro Area
Yes. Opaque divider wall with large gap between top of the divider and ceiling. This allows pokie noise to be audible in bistro.

Kid's Play Area
Yes. On other side of bistro. "A Winner Every Time" and Toy Soldier coin operated vending machines installed.Kid's Fun Week promoted in venue entrance.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
Yes but off to the side of the entrance rather than on main doors.

Posters in gaming room
3 x lit gambling posters. 1 x directing smokers outside. 1 x New Legislation. 1 x Jim Bean promotion.

Comments
1 person was playing pokies #22 and #23 simultaneously.

Web Site Inspection - 26 March 2009

Bistro page of web site promotes:

"Our Bistro feautres a children's playground with Playstation 2, Datona 2 USA, pinball machine and a fun activity maze, so let 'the kids run riot' whilst you enjoy the great service, delicous meals and a relaxing glass of wine in the ambience of the enviroment."

and

"The kids playroom is a great place to let the kids run free, while you relax and enjoy a meal or just for a coffee."

Both these statement indicate that unsupervised play is encouraged at this pokie pub.

18 November 2009 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker signs
23 pokies had sign on the top box.

Location of ATM
In entrance.

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
8 paces. Can be seen from a number of pokies inside the pokie area.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
1 x card holder with cards.

Number of Player Information Posters
6

Visibility from Bistro Area
Pokie sound and vision reaches most of the eating area

Child Play area
Chocolate factory coin operated machine in bistro entrance directly opposite the pokie area. Children pass by pokie area when using main entrance. Banners in child play area promote "Kids Club Free To Join. Ask staff for details". Coin operated games in child area include Daytona Racing, Winner Every Time and Movie Stars.

Clocks on wall
Behind bar

Gambler's Help Notice/Cards in Toilet
2 x Posters with 1 card holders. 1 poster was for poker.
TAB toilet had 1 poster with cardholder.

Posters in gaming room
Money Chimes, Join In The Fun - You Can Feel It Tabaret poster, Designated Smoking, Additional member benefits, Jackpots, 2 x Gold members, additional members benefits behind bar, Xmas lunch

PID Observations
#7 Geisha. RTP 90.10 Jackpot 2.05 Plays per win 8.87

Observations
Woman playing pokies #6 and #7 simultaneously