Creswick Rd Ballarat, 3350 Tel: 5339 5944
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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In 2001 the number of pokies at this venue was decreased by 10.

Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $5,872,392 at $65,249 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $6,100,483 at $67,783 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $6,311,257 at $70,125 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $6,642,929 at $73,810 per pokie

24 January 2009 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker on each pokie
Except for pokie #6, and pokies # 50, 51, and 56 all signs located on top box impeding vision of these signs for gamblers while gambling. With respect to pokies # 50, 51 and 56; signs were located at the very top of the top EGM so that vision was impeded.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
2 ATMs in main entrance. Not visible in pokies room.

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
23 paces.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None. Subjectively there seemed to be an inadequate number of responsible gambling brochures. A person was present at the reception desk at the venue entrance.

Number of Player Information Posters
8.

Eating in Gaming Room
Snack menu offered.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes. Complimentary.

External Clock on Walls
Yes. Located high on wall in darkened area.

Kids Area
No.

Visibility from Bistro Area
Limited visibility while eating. Open entrances may allow for sound. Pass by entranceway to use the bistro.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
Yes.

Promotional Posters in Gaming Room
An A4 sized sheet was posted on the wall promoting gambling on pokies #1 - #8 to win a Panasonic Home Entertianment system. No odds of winning or rules posted. "Prizes Won at Random". 4 of these pokies were 2 cent. 4 of these pokies were 5 cent.
4 x pokies posters. 1 x food. 1 x brochure display. 1 x flat screen television installed in the poster area.

Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet
Yes.

General Comments
This pokie area seemed to be reasonably new but had limited outside lighting.
Bar staff members foiled a robbery on 26 January 2009. Click here to read the news report from the Courier of Ballarat. Click here to read the news report from the Herald Sun.
2 machines appearing to be pokies were installed in a room to the left of the main entrance. They were called Outback and Pirates Gold. Both had words "Voyager Gaming Technology" on them. These machines had note acceptors. Voyager is a manufacturer of pokies. There were no warnings regarding gambling prior to entering this room nor any of the requisite signs inside the room. Click here to see the Voyager Gaming Technology web site.