95 Poker Machines
Magid Drive, Narre Warren 3805 Tel: 9704 7922
City of Casey.
Licensed to Tabcorp.
Hotel Website
2006 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
2005 VCGR Community Benefit Statement

Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $13,093,342 at $137,824 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $13,264,300 at $139,624 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $14,699,211 at $154,728 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $16,169,575 at $170,206 per pokie

10 April 2008 Inspection Notes:

'Cannot Win' talker signs
6 machines have signs placed on the top box so as not to be visible when looking into the video play face. All others show good practice except for pokie #9 which is missing its sign.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
No. It is in the corner of the entrance.

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
13 paces

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None

Number of Player Information Posters
8

Eating in Gaming Room
Yes. "All Day Everyday" snack menu promoted with free standing talkers.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
2 large posters promoted complimentary "Expresso Coffee"

Visibility from Bistro Area
Clear glass door separates two areas. When automated door opens pokie noise is audible.

Kid's Play Area
No. Kids Eat Free every Tuesday and Wednesday poster.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
No signs in mall parking areas. Signs on both doors

General Comments
The license is held by Fountain Jade P/L. Woolworths is mentioned as an associated party.
This venue is located in a Westfield mall. It is the outermost tenant in the entrance way to the Village cinema complex. The lights of the poker machines are visible as visitors to the mall pass by. It is next to a coffee shop and across from a Pancake Parlour. It is across a grassed area from the Casey municipal buildings and is closest to the Narre Warren library.Click on the video sign below to watch the proximity between the library and the Fountain Gate:


Posters were observed for "Express Lunch" and "Traditional Sunday Roast".
Poster facing the bistro area promotes a particular pokie machine.Wild Cash Jackpot Poster affixed to Cash Express pokies stated that "Wild Cash Jackpots must be won at this venue between $4500 and $5000. Machines participate when Wild Cash symbol on screen".

The Fountain Gate was held up in 2006 at 3:20 in the afternoon. The robber had a knife. You can read the story here.

In 2005, the City of Casey articulated a Gaming Policy. "The policy adopts a balanced approach to gaming that recognises the need to maximise the benefits of electronic gaming to the Casey community and minimise adverse impacts." You can download the policy here from the City's website or view the attachment at the bottom of this wiki page.

28 August 2008 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker signs
The sign on pokie #1 is on the top box. There is no sign on pokie #44. The signs on pokies #27 and 28 are to the rear.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
Not from any pokie but visible in the gaming room.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None

Number of Player Information Posters
7

Eating in Gaming Room
Yes. Both bistro and gaming menus on the bar.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
2 large posters promoted complimentary "Expresso Coffee". Additionally a sign next to the coffee set up promoted "Complimentary tea and Coffee Available to Gaming Patrons"

Visibility from Bistro Area
A large poster for Money Chimes faces the bistro area.

Clock on wall
Behind the cashier

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
No sign on the main entrance to Bistro. Instead, sign placed on internal glass automated doors to the gaming room.

Posters in gaming room
8 x gambling. 2 x complimentary coffee. 1 x Father's day. 1 x new legislation.Gambler's Help notice/cards in toiletYes. Cards supplied.

General Comments
Pokies are visible at night for passers-by in mall. Observed about 10 girls in school uniform outside of the venue waiting for parent pick-up.
Web site promotes: "kids menu is available for children under 12 years of age and includes a free soft drink and ice cream"

25 June 2009 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker signs
The sign on pokies #32 is on the top box. There is no sign on pokies #95 and 47. Most signs intersected with part of the animated reel with a few opposite the animated reels.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
Placed in entrance from the mall.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
VCGR poster in entrance but not by the cashier.

Number of Player Information Posters
8

Eating in Gaming Room
Yes. Both bistro and gaming menus on the bar.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes. Complimentary.

Visibility from Bistro Area
A large poster for Dream Escape faces the bistro area.

Clock on wall
Behind the cashier

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
No sign noticed when entering from the mall.

Posters in gaming room
3 x Dream Escape. 4 x pokies. 3 x Ladies days. Complimentary Espresso poster remains. See Ladies Day

Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet
2 posters. No cards.

General Comments
No advertisement for kid's meals noted.
Return to player rate on Big Red pokie noted as 92.38 to 87 range on other pokies 5¢.