21 Poker Machines
166 Nicholson Street, Footscray 3011 Tel: 9387 2387
City of Maribyrnong.
Licensed to Tattersall's.
2006 VCGR Community Benefit Statement 1st Report
2006 VCGR Community Benefit Statement 2nd Report
2005 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
VCGR determination December 2007

Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $5,346,070 at $133,652 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $5,406,324 at $135,158 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $4,847,485 at $230,832 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $4,372,199 at $208,200 per pokie

27 March 2008 Inspection Notes:

'Cannot Win' talker signs
Pokie #7 has no sign. Pokie #20 is placed opposite animated reels. All other signs are placed on top box so as not to be visible when looking into the video play face.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
No. It is in the adjoining TAB bar which was under construction.

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
12 paces

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None

Number of Player Information Posters
4

Eating in Gaming Room
Yes. "Feel Like A Snack?" talker on bar.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
No

Visibility from Bistro Area
Other than the TAB space, the area in the back was more like a public bar.

Kid's Play Area
None.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
Yes.

General Comments
This hotel is located in a shopping street next to a sexual aids store. Pokies all visible to the street every time the automated door opened. Observed that nearly every pokie had a gambler. One was drinking while playing.
The blogged comments of a local light hearted reviewer of Footscray hotels can be found here.
Information on pokies from the City of Maribyrnong can be found here. Their 1998 submission can be found here. Their 2003-2005 Responsible Gambling plan can be found here.

7 August 2008 Inspection Notes:

Pokie talker signs
Pokies #19 and 21 have no signs. The signs on pokies #17 and 9 are on the top box. This is an improvement from prior inspection. All other signs are placed opposite the credit line at the top of the video face.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
No. It is in the adjoining TAB bar. The gambler passes it when transiting the TAB section to the pokies section.

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
12 paces

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None

Number of Player Information Posters
4. 1 poster obscured by plastic plant.

Eating in Gaming Room
No snack talkers observed.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes. Not complimentary.

Visibility from Bistro Area
Despite construction which now appears to be completed, the back area seems to be a dedicated bar rather than a bistro.

Kid's Play Area
None.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
On entrance. Venue is located on commercial street.

Posters in Gaming Room that promote non-gambling activities available in the venue
4 posters. 1 for cheques used for pay outs. 3 for gambling. On side of bar a montage of posters to join the club.General CommentsThis venue could be classified as a pure gambling venue with pokies, TAB, pool table and a bar. Although there are doorways between the gaming room and the bar and the gaming room and the TAB, the venue is almost an open plan. It's strategy seems similiar to the Ashley Hotel.

18 November 2009 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker signs
#2 and #14 were on the top box. At credit line. Most at top of the animated reels

Location of ATM
Located in public bar. Visible inside the pokie room by the bar.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None visible.

Clocks on walls
Yes. Large Tatt's clock

Visibility from Bistro Area
This is an adult orientated venue.

Gambler's Help Notice/Cards in Toilet
Toilet in public bar had 4 x posters for poker gambling.

Posters in gaming room
2 x Reelin' n' Boppin', 1 x 4 in 1, 1 x Tatts Jackpots, 2 x Alcohol

PID Observations
#19 2¢ Geisha. RTP 88.77 Jackpot .90 Plays 8.71

Observations
Man playing pokies #20 and #21 simultaneously.