73 Poker Machines
71 Hallam Road Hampton Park 3976 Tel: 9799 3322
City of Casey.
Licensed to Tattersall's.
Hotel Website
2006 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
2005 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
VCGR Inquiries or Hearings - See Comments below

Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $10,732,669 at $147,023 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $11,075,233 at $151,716 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $11,561,170 at $158,372 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $12,516,607 at $171,460 per pokie

25 June 2009 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker on each pokie
All on top box thereby obscuring vision to the gambler at thier pokie..

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
In adjacent room next to pokie area. Door left ajar on both visits allowing ATM to be visible to gamblers while at their pokies.

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
5.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
VCGR sheet near cashier. Did not observe AHA self-exclusion cards..

Number of Player Information Posters
4.

Eating in Gaming Room
Yes. Snack menu posted on pokie.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes. Complimentary

External Clock on Walls
No.

Kids Play Area and Promotion
Yes. Located in Brady's Bistro. Website promotes "Brady’s Family Bistro also features a great kids play area, fully enclosed with glass, so the kids are safe, and you can watch them play while you enjoy your meal."

Visibility from Bistro Area
The pokie room is not visible from inside Brady's Bistro. There is a large blue neon sign above the entrance to the Two Chefs area stating "Through to Gaming Room". This sign is visible throughout Brady's Bistro.
There is no warning sign on this door to restrict children from entering. Once inside Two Chefs which includes an eating and food serving area, there is both pokies sound and vision.
One external wall of the pokie room was clear glass allowing vision to outside passing traffic.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
Yes.

Promotional Posters in Gaming Room
None.

Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet
Two posters.

General Comments
In April 2006, the VCGR approved the grant of 8 additional pokie licenses for this venue. Amendments to local government town planning schemes since April 2006 would likely prohibit such applications for more pokies as this venue appears to be located in a strip shopping area. Click here to see a copy of the October 2006 amendments.
Furthermore, one of the basis for approval mentioned by the VCGR in approving this application may well have been reversed by the Victorian Supreme Court in its decision regarding the Romsey Hotel. It is not suggested that the VCGR's decision in this matter was incorrect. Rather, that the tests for approval have changed.
In approving the Hampton Park application the VCGR stated:

"Nothing adverse was suggested in relation to the hotel, particularly as to issues of problem gambling."

At that time, the VCGR restricted its consideration of whether an application had an adverse affect on the community by confining its examination to the effect of further pokies on problem gamblers only. It was properly following the decision of Morris J. in the Branbeau matter. This means of considering applications for more pokies was rejected. Click here to read the Supreme Court's own summary of the judgement.

While no accurate count was made there subjectively seemed to be an inadequate number of the required brochures given the number of pokies in operation.