16 Venues - 986 Pokies
274 Gower St,
Preston 3072
Tel: 8470 8888

City of Darebin Pokie-free Places and Activities Report Web Page
This page states that for further information contact:
David Diaz - Multicultural Relations Officer
Multicultural Affairs Unit
Tel: 8470 8589
Email: ddiaz@darebin.vic.gov.au

The City of Darebin is a capped region. The number of pokies has been fixed at 986.

2006-2007 Expenditure Data from the VCGR all LGAs web page (all figures as at 30 June 2007)
Please note disclaimers on the VCGR web page.

Population per venue	Population (18+) per venue	Net EGM expenditure per person	Net EGM expenditure per adult	Average Metro EGM expenditure per adult	EGM per 1000	EGM per 1000 (18+)	Average Metro EGM per 1000 (18+)
8,158	6,728	$685.02	$830.65	$688	7.55	9.16	6.81

VCGR City of Darebin Web Page

Hotels Inspected:

1. Albion Charles Hotel - 65 Pokies
2 Charles Street,
Northcote 3070
3. Cramers Hotel - 100 Pokies
1 Cramer Street,
Preston 3072
4. Croxton Park Hotel - 100 Pokies
607-619 High Street,
Thornbury 3071
11. Preston Hotel - 41 Pokies
635 High Street,
Preston 3072
15. Rose Shamrock Hotel - 60 Pokies
709 Plenty Road,
East Reservoir 3073

Comments

The City of Darebin created a Charter of Responsible Poker Machine Gambling in 2004. You can download it here from the City's website. This Charter asks that all venues sign on to the charter. It also requires:

"Venues will display the following information in a position within their venue which is visible or
accessible to the majority of patrons:
•A copy of this Charter
•A poster summarising the key provisions of the Charter
•The Venue Operators Code of Practice (VGMI)
•Notices advising of potential problem gambling behaviours and responsible gambling behaviours
•Notices advising of the availability of counselling and support services
•Notices advising that payouts may be taken by cheque"

Further inspection of the pokie rooms in the City should take note of the manner of compliance with these requirements.
To download the City of Darebin's report on Pokie-free Places and Activities; click here