32 Poker Machines
Licensed to: Midlands Golf Club Inc.
330 Heinz Lane Ballarat 3350 Tel: 5331 4400
Pokies operated by Tattersall's.
2009 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
2008 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
2007 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
2006 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
2005 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
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Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $1,467,473 at $45,859 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $1,544,552 at $48,267 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $1,611,415 at $50,357 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $1,567,471 at $48,983 per pokie

24 January 2009 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker on each pokie
All on top box impeding vision of these signs for gamblers while gambling. Nearly all located at the very top of the top box.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
Small ATM in entrance area located opposite toilets. Not visible in pokies room.

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
12 paces.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None. Responsible gambling brochures not located at cashier service area but on 2 x tables to the side or opposite.

Number of Player Information Posters
3.

Eating in Gaming Room
In the larger room but not in the partitioned pokies area.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes. In adjacent lounge.

External Clock on Walls
Yes.

Kids Area
No.

Visibility from Bistro Area
Small door with glass panel. Noise and vision would be limited if closed. The lounge area where snacks are served is open to the pokie sights and sounds.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
1 in car park on a pole. On doors and building.

Promotional Posters in Gaming Room
8 posters on walls and partition. 1 free standing poster in pokies area. All for gambling. Most are placed on the partition facing the pokie room lounge area.

Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet
Yes.

General Comments
Bowling club situated on same land.
There is no need to pass by pokies room if using street parking and going directly to pro shop. Function room has separate entrance.
Limited warning for pokies room if entering from smoking area.