70 Poker Machines
3-5 Fitzgerald Road, Laverton North 3026 Tel: 9369 2300
City of Wyndham.
Licensed to Tabcorp.
Hotel Website
2006 VCGR Community Benefit Statement
2005 VCGR Community Benefit Statement

Pokie Loss History
2005/06 pokie losses were $10,422,564 at $148,894 per pokie
2006/07 pokie losses were $10,527,021 at $150,386 per pokie
2007/08 pokie losses were $11,466,207 at $163,803 per pokie
2008/09 pokie losses were $11,809,645 at $168,709 per pokie
2010/11 pokie losses were $11,725,679 at $167,510 per pokie


27 March 2008 Inspection Notes:

'Cannot Win' talker signs
Except for 3 pokies; all signs placed on top box so as not to be visible when looking into the video play face. 3 pokies did not have a top box. Of these pokies, 2 of the signs were placed above the reel animation.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
No. In gaming room bistro entrance (see picture)

Distance of ATM from nearest pokie
7 paces

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None

Number of Player Information Posters
8. 2 on wall with no lighting. 2 in dark corner. 2 on dark wall on sides of complimentary coffee area.

Eating in Gaming Room
Not recorded.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes

Visibility from Bistro Area
Yes. They share a glass wall with a shutter curtain. Observed that shutters were adjusted so that there was full visibility of the gaming room.

Kid's Play Area
Yes. Located at far end of bistro. See picture of the exterior.
"Win and Grin" claw game (payment required to play) located immediately outside of play area.

Do not leave children in vehicle signs/notices
Fixed at eye level at entrance to gaming room and bistro.

General Comments
Using Tabaret "Can You Feel It" reservation cards which could give the impression that the longer one gambles the better the chances of scoring a jackpot.

29 October 2008 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker signs
There were no signs on pokies #26 and #49. 11 signs were placed against the animated reels on the pokie video face. The balance were placed so that the bottom of the signs were in line with or above the credit line.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
ATM can be clearly seen via reflection in the entrance area glass.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
None.

Number of Player Information Posters
8. 1 obscured by Melbourne Cup display. 4 are grouped on one wall.

Visible and audible in eating areas
There is a bar / eating area separated by glass partitions from the pokies.

Coffee / Tea service in Gaming Room
Yes. Complimentary.

Clock on wall
No.

Kids Play Area
Children's games are installed in the common entrance to the bistro and pokie room. While the play area is in another corner, there are three coin operated kid's games installed in the entrance together with free video games. These games are called "Win & Grin", "Bonus Play / Stacker", and "Toy Soldier". While this area is shielded in part by opaque glass, the pokies room is 6 paces away.
This is the worst practice observed for children's coin operated vending machines.

Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet
Poster and cards.

Posters in gaming room
10 x lit posters. 1 was to win a family meal. All others promoted gambling. 1 x free standing display.CommentsUses Tabaret "You Can Feel It" reserved signs.

16 June 2009 Inspection Notes:

Regulation 17 player information talker signs
4 on top box. Most lined up with the credit line. About a dozen intersect the animated reels. 1 placed opposite the animated reel.

Visibility of ATM from Gaming Room
In entrance.

Visible posting of availability of Self-Exclusion facility
VCGR page placed on wall to the side of the cashier. Did not note any Self Exclusion Card holder at cashier.

Number of Player Information Posters
9

External Clock on wall
None observed.

Visible and audible in eating areas
Clear glass wall between eating area and pokies. Wooden slat curtain to impede vision. Part of glass wall had curtain drawn. KENO display in eating area.

Kids Play Area
4 games remain installed in entrance area with the addition of Chocoholic. to "Win & Grin", "Bonus Play / Stacker", and "Toy Soldier". While this area is shielded in part by opaque glass, the pokies room is 6 paces away.
Large sign to the left of the entrance - "Members Party Night - Raffles & Prizes - A clown for the kids

Gambler's Help notice/cards in toilet
Poster. 1 card left.

Posters in gaming room
10 posters with 9 for gambling. 1 x pokie room hours. Subjects cover KENO, membership and promotion of pokies. Also noted promotion of Market Days on Tuesday and Thursday which indicates that fresh food is for sale at this venue.
Uses "You Can Feel It" reserved signs.
RTP rates varied from 92.36 on pokie #27 to 87.16 on pokie #8.