21 Poker Machines
166 Nicholoson 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

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.