70 Poker Machines
Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong 3032 Tel: 9317 9466
City of Maribyrnong.
Licensed to Tabcorp.
Tavern Website
2006 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
2005 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
VCGR determination in April 2005 - Upon application the number of pokies was decreased by 5. See page 5 of this pdf file. Please note that this does not reconcile with the present number of pokies in operation i.e. the present number is lower.

27 March 2008 Inspection Notes:

'Cannot Win' talker signs

All signs placed on top box so as not to be visible when looking into the video play face.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room

No. Placed outside TAB entrance

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie

35 paces

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility

None

Number of Player Information Posters

8

Eating in Gaming Room

Yes. Raised area with 4 tables, 3 chairs for each.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room

Yes. Observed gambler drinking coffee while playing a pokie.

Visibility from Bistro Area

There is a lounge area adjoining the gaming room. No walls divide the two areas.

Kid's Play Area

No. Observed a child likely to be under 10 years old playing a video game in the TAB (a part of the tavern) near the entrance to the gaming room.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices

On entrance.

General Comments

"You Can Feel It" Tabaret reserve signs used. These signs imply that the longer one plays the better chance of a jackpot.
This pokie room is in the popular Highpoint mall. It is located between the car park and the Hoyts cinema complex next to family restaurants such as the Pancake Parlour.
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.
The Age has published an article describing this gaming room here.