105 Poker Machines
Cnr Seaford Road and Frankston Dandenong Road, Seaford 3198 Tel: 8770 5999
City of Frankston.
Licensed to Tabcorp.
Hotel Website
2006 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
2005 VCGR Community Benefit Statement

Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $16,639,521 at $158,472 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $18,527,245 at $176,450 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $18,716,128 at $178,249 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $19,223,087 at $183,077 per pokie

10 April 2008 Inspection Notes:

'Cannot Win' talker signs
#49 and #20 had no signs. Observations of other pokie signs not recorded.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
There is an ATM on the exterior of the building to the right of the TAB bar entrance. No gambling problem notices on this ATM. There is another ATM in the back entrance which is shared with the TAB.

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
15 paces from the ATM in the back entrance.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None

Number of Player Information Posters
8. 3 are on poorly lit back wall. 2 are above the gaming room bar.

Eating in Gaming Room
Yes. Snack menu available bistro hours. Sandwiches displayed in glass case.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes

Visibility from Bistro Area
Bistro is on other side of entranceway in both front and rear entrances. Limited visual and pokie noise exposure.

Kid's Play Area
No.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
Signs on both gaming and TAB entrances

General Comments
Using Tabcorp "You Can Feel It" reserved pokie signs which could imply that the longer one gambles on a particular pokie the better the chances might be.
Sign promoting $152,234 won on jackpots at the Seaford Hotel last month.
No external clock on any wall observed.
Other than a sign in back entrance advising about new gaming legislation changes to payout and a Welcome to Tabaret sign, all other large posters promoted Tabaret pokie machine features.
In a decision made by the VCGA in April 2001 with respect to the Chelsea Heights Hotel, it was noted that Seaford was an area "under stress from gambling"

12 April Inspection Notes:

'Cannot Win' talker signs
#20 had no sign. The sign on #31 had been placed to the rear of the pokie. All other signs were well placed.

Eating in Gaming Room
6 tables are set up in a group in the gaming area. 4 chairs are set on 5 of these tables. 3 chairs are set against the remaining table.

Kid's Play Area
A large area in front of the hotel to the immediate right of the main entrance was under construction. This is to the right of the Tabaret sign in the first picture. This may be the playground that is coming soon. If this assumption is correct this area enters and is visible directly into the bar of the bistro area.

28 August 2008 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 Player Information talker signs
Most signs were affixed with a long holder that extends between the pokie and the top box. The bottom of the talker was affixed above the video face on pokies # 6, 7, 15, 17, 21, 35-37, 66-70, 82, 83, 95. 96, the pokie opposite #96 with no number, 98 and 99.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
Partially visible from pokie #89.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None

Number of Player Information Posters
8. 2 are above the cashier.

Eating in Gaming Room
Yes. Sandwiches displayed in glass case.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes

Kid's Play Area
Yes. Heavily promoted on premises exterior. Poster for movies with show times in play area. Showing Monsters Inc. Claw game installed with name "Win and Grin".

Clocks on walls
Clock located in rear wall of cashier's area.

Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet
Sign but no cards.

Posters in pokies room
12 lit or large posters all promoting gaming. Jackpot win poster had no number.

General Comments
This venue continues to use Tabaret "You Can Feel It" reserved signs.

Web Site Inspection - 28 March 2009
Reproduced below is the menu targeted to children:

KIDS COMBO
BATTERED FISH & CHIPS	8.00
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL	8.00
CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS	8.00
SAUSAGES & MASHED POTATO	8.00
ROAST OF THE DAY	8.00
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE	8.00
CHICKEN SALAD

1 May 2010 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 Player Information talker signs
Bottom at credit line for nearly all. About 10 intersected the top animated reel.
Old pokie warning sign on ATM in eating area entrance. No such sign on the other ATM.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
Partially visible from pokie #89.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
TAB had Betcare self exclusion sticker on the door. 1 set of cards by the cashier.

Number of Player Information Posters
8. 2 are above the cashier.

Eating in Gaming Room
Yes. Sandwiches displayed in glass case.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes. Woman at pokie #28 drinking coffee while gambling. Watched a woman being served coffee while gambling a pokie #70.

Kid's Play Area
Kids Eat Free on Monday and Tuesday. "Andy's Antics every Friday 6:30 to 8PM - Great Family Entertainment"
Win 'n Grin machine in play area. Watched child play area for 5 minutes. No parent in the play area.
Movies 12PM, 6PM and 7:30PM in the Cub House. High School Musical 3.

Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet
2 posters. 1 with 2 card holders.

Posters in pokies room
Complimentary Tea and Coffee - All day every day. 4 x Huge year (plus table talkers and 20 on-pokie signs). Fast cash jackpots must be won at this venue. Wild Cash. 2 x pokies.

Auction Dollar Promotion
"Collect Auction $ for your chance to win 2 Auctions 6th May and 20th May." "Auction Bucks given away randomly throughout the whole time frame" i.e. 16/4 to 20/5. Observed staff handing out Auction $ to everyone present in pokie area. A large wheel of fortune had auction $ stuck on it that spins every hour and determines the denomination. Large display of merchandise near the bar for the auction that blocked out responsible gaming poster.

General Comments
This venue continues to use Tabaret "You Can Feel It" reserved signs.