73 Poker Machines
1435 Sydney Road, Fawkner 3060 Tel: 9359 1666
City of Hume.
Licensed to Tattersall's.
ALE 2011 Property Valuation - $12,750,000
Hotel Website
2006 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
2005 VCGR Community Benefit Statement

Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $14,206,024 at $167,130 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $13,719,694 at $161,408 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $13,449,948 at $176,973 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $13,418,335 at $176,557 per pokie
2009/10 pokie losses were $12,608,141 at $172,714 per pokie
2010/11 pokie losses were $12,627,871 at $172,985 per pokie

Note that pokie numbers decreased from 76 to 73.


26 March 2008 Inspection Notes:

'Cannot Win' talker signs
All placed at least above the reel animation placed so as not to be visible when looking into the video play face. Many are placed on the top box. This applies to all pokies except #45 and #11 as these pokies have no sign at all.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
Yes. A wooden divider was built around this ATM. However, on the exterior of the divider there is a sign which says "This ATM accepts...." and then displays pictures of all the cards it accepts. This sign is visible while playing many of the pokies inside the gaming room.

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
12 paces

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None

Number of Player Information Posters
6

Eating in Gaming Room
Yes. "Bar Snack Menu" is a free standing display on gaming bar. Also "Hot Snack Food"

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes

Visibility from Bistro Area
There is a lounge area which buffers visibility and sound. However, there are clear glass dividers to the gaming room. There is a door that can close (it was opened) to reduce sound.

Kid's Play Area
An area had existed based upon reading the signs on a glass door. There is now construction in its place. The word "Kids" is written on the glass of the bistro window on the web site.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
In entrance.

General Comments
The venue hours are prominently displayed on every part of this hotel. This is intended to attract gamblers. A lot of traffic passes by.

6 August 2008 Inspection Notes:

Talker signs on each pokie
All placed at least above the reel animation placed so as not to be visible when looking into the video play face. Signs on pokies #18, 27, 66, 67, and 72 were placed on the top box. This applies to all pokies except #9, 20 and 25 as these pokies have no sign at all.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
Yes. Situation described above remains.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None

Number of Player Information Posters
6

Signs in Gaming Room promoting other activities?
All signs encouraged gaming. Jackpot were promoted as ranging around $3500. The only sign not promoting ganbling was a sign visible on the way to the smoker's area which was a Tatt's 'Know Your Limits' poster.

Kid's Play Area
The construction has been completed. Children playing in this area would be able to see the pokies room not only when they are eating but also when playing in this area. The bistro entry passes by the pokies room
The offer of a Kid's Area at the venue is heavily promoted on the exterior of the building. There is a large sign painted on the glass of the play area itself which faces across to the MacDonald's on the other side of Sydney Road. It is as if, the Meadow Inn is inviting children to eat at the hotel instead of MacDonalds as it too is a family style venue. Given the gambling, alchohol and cheap motel rooms on offer at the Meadow Inn, this may not be the case.
Pictures attached show the change in signage that reflects the attempted re-positioning of the Meadow Inn.

Eating Menu for children - downloaded 28 March 2009

kids menu $8
includes a soft drink
ham & pineapple pizza
chicken parmigiana
spaghetti bolognese
mini roast with vegetables
chicken nuggets & chips
fish n chips

Internal picture of play area - downloaded 28 March 2009



16 June 2009 Inspection Notes:

Talker signs on each pokie
All placed at least above the reel animation placed so as not to be visible when looking into the video play face. Signs on 18 pokies were on the top box.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
Yes. The back of the top of the ATM remains visible. On the partition itself, there is a sign "Staff Do Not Have Access to the ATM on an A4 size sheet.

Number of Player Information Posters
6

Visibility from Bistro Area
There is a lounge area which buffers visibility and sound. However, there are clear glass dividers to the gaming room. There is a door that can close (it was opened) to reduce sound.

Signs in Gaming Room promoting other activities?
8 signs. All for gambling except for 1 promoting "Set A Limit".

Clock on wall
Above the bar

Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet
2 Posters. One card holder with cards.

Comments
Watched a man lose $400 on Big Red in about 15 minutes.
RTP on Pokie #10 was 88.98 less 1.0; Pokie #70 was 93.17 less 2.5 for the jackpot and Pokie #30 was 89.40 less 1.1 for jackpot.
New picture taken shows prominent Kids Eat Free marketing. Bear in mind that the venue is located across Sydney Road from a McDonalds.

8 February 2012 Inspection Notes:

Watched a man gamble on 2 machines simultaneously in clear view of pokie room staff. This practice was allowed despite rules being posted on wall near cashier prohibiting such conduct. This indicates poor training or tolerance of non-observance of gaming room rules.
Most talker signs placed well above the video play face. This is worst practice.
Clear glass dividers allow for presence of pokie room lights to dominate eating area as well as child play area. Appears to be in contravention of letter if not spirit of Gaming Charter.