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Melbourne has gaming venues spread across the inner suburbs, from the CBD through to Richmond, Fitzroy, Carlton, South Melbourne and St Kilda. For a map of city centre venues with directions, see our <a href="/pokies-in/melbourne-cbd">Melbourne CBD pokies guide</a>.
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<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
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<h3>How many pokies venues are in Melbourne CBD?</h3>
<div class="faq_answer">There are 7 pokies venues in the Melbourne CBD, spread across pubs, bars and hotels. Between them they total around 500 machines. The Welcome Stranger Hotel and Clocks at Flinders lead the pack with around 100 machine entitlements each. Crown Casino in nearby Southbank adds several thousand machines on top of this.</div>
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<h3>What time do pokies close in Melbourne CBD?</h3>
<div class="faq_answer">Most pokies venues in Melbourne CBD are open until 3AM. Victorian regulations permit gaming venues to operate from 10AM until 3AM daily, though individual venues may close earlier. Use our map to check real-time opening hours for each venue.</div>
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<h3>Which Melbourne CBD pokies venue has the most machines?</h3>
<div class="faq_answer">The Welcome Stranger Hotel on Bourke Street and the Clocks at Flinders both hold around 100 machine entitlements, making them the largest pokies venues in the Melbourne CBD. Machine entitlements refer to the maximum number of gaming machines a venue is licensed to operate.</div>
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<h3>How do I get to pokies in the Melbourne CBD?</h3>
<div class="faq_answer">The free Melbourne City Tram network is the easiest way to reach pokies venues in the CBD. Every venue on this page has a tram stop number listed - most are serviced directly at the door or within a short walk. The free tram zone covers the entire CBD so there's no need for a Myki card.</div>
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<h3>Is Crown Casino in the Melbourne CBD?</h3>
<div class="faq_answer">Crown Casino is in Southbank, which is just outside the CBD proper on the southern bank of the Yarra River. It's a short walk from the CBD - take the free tram to stop #3 on Flinders Street and walk across the river, or walk across from Flinders Street Station. Crown has several thousand pokies machines across multiple gaming rooms and operates 24 hours.</div>
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<h3>Are there pubs with pokies in Melbourne CBD?</h3>
<div class="faq_answer">Yes - the majority of pokies venues in Melbourne CBD are hotels and pubs rather than clubs. The Welcome Stranger Hotel, Golden Nugget Hotel, Mail Exchange Hotel and Pullman Melbourne City Centre all offer pokies in a pub or hotel setting. No membership is required to play at any of these venues.</div>
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<h3>Can I walk between pokies venues in Melbourne CBD?</h3>
<div class="faq_answer">Yes - all Melbourne CBD pokies venues are within walking distance of each other. The CBD is compact and flat, making it easy to visit multiple venues on foot. If you prefer not to walk, the free city tram stops directly outside or very close to each venue.</div>
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