Pokies in Melbourne CBD

The Melbourne CBD is home to a handful of pokies haunts, open until the early (late!) hours of the morning. They are all quite walkable for the energetic, and reachable on the free city tram network for the more energy-efficient, or to be more blunt - running on a caffeine-free battery. Pokies in Melbourne CBD can be found in a range of venues, including bars, pubs and hotels (the staying type, not the drinking type!). Between them all, they total around 500 machines.

Leading the pack in machine entitlements are The Welcome Stranger Hotel and The Clocks at Flinders, each with approximately 100 entitlements. It's worth noting that entitlements doesn't necessarily mean the number of gaming machines on the floor, but the maximum number of gaming machines the venue is entitled to have.

Getting to Pokies in Melbourne CBD

Getting to each pokies venue in the Melbourne CBD is a breeze; depending where you are, you can take a leisurely stroll or just hop on a free tram and off you go! With the exception of the Golden Nugget Hotel, where you will need to walk a bit over a block, trams will drop you pretty much at the door or just up the road.

Don't miss the opportunity to explore Melbourne's iconic City Circle tram during your visit, offering a scenic journey around the CBD with glimpses of the city's historic landmarks. You'll find a bit of information about Melbourne CBD trams at the Melbourne Info website.

Pokies at the Melbourne Crown Casino

If you're looking for a more upscale gaming experience, the renowned Melbourne Crown Casino in Southbank has thousands of pokie machines across several gaming rooms. The casino is a short tram ride away from the CBD, requiring a Myki card for travel. If you'd prefer not to use a Myki card, take the free tram to stop #3, followed by a brief 5-minute walk to arrive at the casino's entrance.