Here is a suggested checklist of things to look for if you visit your local pokie hotel or club.
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PokieWatch.org Inspection Checklist

Hotel or Club:

Date and Time:

Placement of talker signs on each pokie.



Visibility of ATM from any pokie


Distance of ATM to nearest pokie; 1 pace = about 1 metre

Visibility of offer of Self Exclusion facilities

# of Posters in Gaming Area

Display of Responsible Gaming Handbook

Display of Can Your Really Win brochure

Eating in Gaming area


Coffee / Tea available in gaming area

Visibility and Audibility of pokies from dining area


Clocks on any walls? If yes, describe location

Kids Area

Gambler’s Help notice/cards in toilet

Child/Car signs. Are they visible in entranceways and in car park?


Posters in gaming area. Are there any that promote non gaming activities in the premises?




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