35 Poker Machines
Licensed to: Ballarat Basketball Association Inc.
Cnr Grevillea Road & Dowling Street, Wendouree 3350 Tel: 5339 3166
The premises are formally known on the VCGR web site as the Sportspark Gaming and Entertainment Centre
City of Ballarat - Pokies operated by Tabcorp.
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

Click here to see the web site of the Ballarat Basketball Association

There had been a Sportsclub web page that now does not exist. On the Sportsclub web page there was a statement of entry policy reproduced below:

Minerdome Sports Club Venue Entry Policy The Association has a firm policy that our venue has three distinct entrances that are designed to serve separate membership groups. The Association does not wish to have juniors (person’s U/18 years of age) either alone or in the company of adults using the licensed club entrances as a short cut to the basketball court area. The reason for the distinct separation of the entrances to opposite ends of the venue is to ensure that our junior members are not required to be exposed to our licensed club facilities except for the purposes of dining or for team functions in which the juniors are involved. The basketball or court entrance is via the Dowling St carpark or the walkway alongside the venue from the corner carpark to the basketball entrance.The bistro and first floor Sovereign Room facilities are accessed from the main entrance to the Sports Club off the Grevillea Rd carpark. This entrance is only open when the licensed club first floor area is open for business.The TAB and Tabaret can be accessed from one of three entrances off Grevillea Rd.

Photographs of the car park entrance sign are included on this web page. While the wording appears to reflect this policy, it is open to argument whether having regard to the size and volume of text, is effective implementation. Given the state of the web page, this policy may no longer be in place.

Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $2,407,688 at $68,791 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $2,480,987 at $70,885 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $2,746,349 at $78,467 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $2,880,354 at $82,296 per pokie

24 January 2009 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker on each pokie
All signs on top box impeding vision of these signs for gamblers while gambling except for 2 pokies.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
In entrance from car park. Placed in wall recess. Next to R&R terminal which is visible in the pokies area.

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
15 paces.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None. R&R brochure holder placed close to cashier customer service space. Responsible gaming information placed to the side.
Ballarat responsible gaming beer mats on tables.

Number of Player Information Posters
5.

Eating in Gaming Room
Yes. Snack menu on tables.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes. Complimentary.

External Clock on Walls
Yes.

Kids Area
No.

Visibility from Bistro Area
The bistro appears to be upstairs with a separate entrance. There is a link to the TAB through this entrance. The entry area was closed so no observation of signs on this entrance. There is another entrance to the bistro where vision of the pokies room may be present on the way upstairs to the bistro.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
1 sign on a pole in the car park. Another on the reverse side of the parking policy sign with limited visibility. See photo.

Promotional Posters in Gaming Room
KENO talkers on every table. Sign promoting $250 draw Tuesday and Friday. Members must be present to win. Uses Tabaret 'You Can Feel It' reserve signs implying that prolonged play may improve chances of winning.
2 lit posters for pokies. 1 for Bingo night.

Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet
Yes.

General Comments
Part of Minerdome sports clubs including basketball club. Section with pokies is adult orientated bar/TAB/pokies.
A framed photo display for Ballarat Basketball Association in entrance.