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Doncaster Hotel 9/9/08 Doncaster sign 1 Doncaster sign 1 detailDoncaster Hotel car park entranceDoncaster Hotel sign 2Doncaster Hotel child/car signsDoncaster Hotel Play Area100 Poker Machines
855 Doncaster Road, Doncaster 3108 Tel: 9848 1622
City of Manningham.
Licensed to Tattersall's.
Hotel Website
ALE 2008 Property Valuation - $17,210,000
2006 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
2005 VCGR Community Benefit Statement

Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $16,902,775 at $169,027 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $17,540,079 at $175,401 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $17,378,090 at $173,781 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $17,662,094 at $176,621 per pokie

24 March 2008 Inspection Notes:

'Cannot Win' talker signs
All talkers were placed on the top box so as not to be visible when looking into the video play face. The sign on pokie #73 was ready to fall off.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
No. 2 ATMs were in the main entrance on the gaming room side. 1 ATM was in the TAB area

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie

9 paces from the ATMs in the main entrance. 10 paces from the ATM located in the TAB.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None

Number of Player Information Posters
6

Eating in Gaming Room

Yes. Pies and sausages available "All Day". Sports Bar menu talker was on the bar in the gaming room.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room

Yes

Visibility from Bistro Area
Gaming room visible on entry. Also visible from service bar in bistro which is near to the open entrance to the gaming room.

Kid's Play Area

Yes. Visible to the gaming room across the bistro.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices

See picture.

General Comments
Very large poster in entry for Kids Free Face Painting - Every Sunday Lunch - "Simply order a kids meal and receive your free face painting".
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.

9 September 2008 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker signs
There was no sign on pokie # 49. The signs on pokies 12 and 4 were on the top box. Approximately 18 signs were fixed so that the bottom of the sign alligned with the credit line. The remainder were placed above the credit line and were not visible from the video face.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
There are 2 ATMs in the car park entrance. The screen built around the ATMs do not cover the tops of the ATMs. The result is that they are visible in the bar area of the gaming room. There is another ATM in the TAB.

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie

7 paces to the ATM in the TAB.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None

Display of Regulation 18 player information brochures

Subjectively seemed to be less than the number of pokies. One holder was palced behind the glass wall of the cashier so that gambler's needing a brochure would have to ask for one.

Number of Player Information Posters
7.

Eating in Gaming Area
Yes. Snack menu on bar.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes.

Posters in gaming room
10 x lit gambling posters. 1 x Charity poster. 10 x $ signs were hung from the roof. In the car park entrance there were 2 x posters for Family Fun Day on September 14 from 10 AM to 2 PM. In bistro there was a sign for Kids Eat Free Monday and Tuesday Conditions Apply. Large floor display for Win Free Fuel and Loyalty Club. 4x floor signs for gambling. 1 x Wheel of Fortune. 1x Free Fuel floor sign.

Web site inspection - 27 March 2009


Promotes "Kids Healthy Choice Menu". This menu is reproduced below:

kids HeAlThY cHoIcE menu 12 years & under 8
includes soft drink

chicken and vegetable tortilla
toasted tortilla filled with chicken breast pieces and vegetables served with side salad
penne pasta and vegetable bake
baked golden with zucchini, carrots and broccoli with a tomato sauce topped with cheese

fish and chips
mini roast and vegetables
spaghetti bolognese
chicken schnitzel and chips
chicken breast nuggets and chips
chicken burger and chips
sausage and chips

kids eat free monday- tuesday with the purchase of any
main meal conditions apply

16 June 2009 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker signs
Signs were fixed so that the bottom of the sign aligned with the credit line.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
Both entrance ATMs visible from inside the pokie area.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
VCGR poster near cashier.

Display of Regulation 18 player information brochures

Subjectively seemed to be less than the number of pokies. One holder was palced behind the glass wall of the cashier so that gambler's needing a brochure would have to ask for one.

Number of Player Information Posters
7.

Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet
Poster but no cards. Grafitti on poster.

Eating in Gaming Area
Yes. 24 Hour menu observed.

Visibility from Bistro Area
Wide open entrance between entry and pokies area. Another entrance near bar area.

Kid's Play Area

Kid's Club display near pokie room entrance. The "A Winner Every Time" machine had been moved or removed. A curtain was drawn to impede play area vision from the street. Signs on front corner now marketed to Seniors instead of children with families. Professional face painting banner on wall.

Posters in gaming room
18 signs + 1 for Set A Limit.

Comments
RTP of 87.88 on Pokie #44

18 November 2009 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker signsDoncaster Hotel - view of pokie lights from eating area
#35 had no sign. Signs on #29 and #9 were on the top box. Balance at credit line or above.

Location of ATM
As before.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
Cards in holder inside the the cashier area. Mixed with other pamphlets.

Number of Player Information Posters

7

Eating in gaming area
Yes. Snack menu on all pokies.

Visibility from Bistro Area

No dining area. TAB next to pokies.
Doncaster Hotel - child play area

Child Play Area
Near buffet there was a Kids Club giveaway in a Xmas stocking. The prize was awarded on a random draw
reinforcing the gambling already in the venue.
Coin operated machines were Chocolate Factory, A Winner Every Time. Banner for Kids Club - Great prizes, Competitions, Discount Birthday Parties, Special Events, Special Offers.

Clocks on wall

Behind cashier despite the large pokie area.

Gambler's Help Notice/Cards in Toilet

Poster with 1 card holder.

Posters in gaming room
1¢ games, Free Fuel Fridays, Alcohol, Lucky 88, 2 x platinum jackpots, Reelin' n' Boppin, KENO x 2, Free members x 2, Free Fuel free standing poster, More Jackpots, Gold Jackpots, $ symbols hanging from roof, Mega Christmas Members draw display plus poster, Loyalty Club free standing poster.


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