60 Poker Machines
214 Glengala Road Ardeer 3022 Tel: 9361 1007
City of Brimbank.
Licensed to Tattersall's.
2006 VCGR Community Benefit Statement 1st Report
2006 VCGR Community Benefit Statement 2nd Report
2005 VCGR Community Benefit Statement

Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $6,298,104 at $104,968 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $6,377,785 at $106,296 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $6,778,701 at $112,978 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $7,945,175 at $132,420 per pokie

27 March 2008 Inspection Notes:

'Cannot Win' talker signs
No sign on pokie #14. 5 on the video screen box were placed above the animated reel so as not to be visible when looking into the video play face. The signs on the balance of the pokies were placed even higher on the top box further impairing visibility.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
Yes.

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
15 paces

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None

Number of Player Information Posters
4.

Eating in Gaming Room
Yes. Snack menu promoted through free standing talkers on the gaming room bar.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes.

Visibility from Bistro Area
Yes. There is a glass divider separating the bistro from the gaming room. The bottom 1.5 metres is opaque then it is clear above. Between the two rooms is a large opening allowing the noise of the pokies to be audible.

Kid's Play Area
Yes. Located in entrance to gaming room. There is clear glass dividers all the way through to the gaming area. The gaming area is visible through these clear glass walls. There is a warning that the room is not air conditioned and that adults should supervise children. This room is on the outside of the building and exposed to direct sun through its north west orientation.
Sign posted - "Cinder the Clown every Saturday night. 6:30 PM. Plus Kids Eat Free - conditions apply"

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
On entrance doors. None in car parks.

General Comments
The kids' play area is located under the Tatt's Pokies sign as pictured.
An article in the Herald Sun described "cheap, fatty, fast" food being served to children. The Glengala Hotel is mentioned. Read it here.
The City of Brimbank have published a document called "Gambling Policy and Action Plan 2006-2009" which you can read here.

6 August 2008 Inspection Notes:

Pokie talker signs
Signs had been removed from top box showing improvement. Pokie #12 had no sign. Sign on pokie #32 was placed to the rear of the machine. Most signs were placed at the top of the video face intersecting with the credit line.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
A wall had been erected around the ATM machine. Sign "This ATM accepts...." was clearly visible above this wall from the gaming room.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None. The blue VCGR paper was posted. Because of backlighting at night, this and other 'legal' posters were hard to see.

Number of Player Information Posters
4. 2 are old posters.

Eating in Gaming Room
Yes. Snack menu promoted through free standing talkers on the gaming room bar. Also sign for pies - "Hungry?"

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes.

Kid's Play Area
Yes. At night, pokies room easily visible from play area.

Posters in Gaming Room that promote non-gambling activities available in the venue?
5 lit posters all promoted gambling. There were 3 posters in the entrance which promoted the jackpots in the venue.

10 November 2009 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker signs
Most signs were in line with the top of the animated reels. Signs were on top box on pokies 6, 13, 58, and 60.

Location of ATM
As before.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
No cards or card holders.

Number of Player Information Posters
5

Eating in gaming area
Yes. Main entry at lounge tables.

Visibility from Bistro Area
Although bottom of glass wall is glazed, visible from eating area. The picture right was taken from the entrance of the child play area.

Clocks on wall
Large clock behind cashier.

Gambler's Help Notice/Cards in Toilet
2 x posters. 1 for poker - not - pokies. 1 x card holder.

Kids area
Car racing coin operated game inside.

Posters in gaming room
Lucky 88, Trading hours, 2 x Monthly Member mdness - the fun begins at 6:30PM. If you're not a member then sign up today. Draw takes place at 9:15. 1 x tips before you gamble, platinum jackpots, Are you a member?