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Information TechnologySint – Notify.Me – more than paging: connecting the systems behind the venue
For many clubs, paging has traditionally meant one thing: getting a message to a staff member on the gaming floor.
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Spritz sales jumped 49 per cent: is your venue serving the right one?
The spritz has outgrown its status as a summer special. Australian spritz sales have grown 49 per cent in dollar value year on year, according to figures cited by Campari Group Australia, and two new launches show where the category is heading. Aperol has put a ready-to-serve Aperol Spritz in a 750ml bottle, with Australia…
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Card surcharges are gone, but the fees are not: how venues are absorbing the hit
Article copy (as submitted, AU spelling checked): Since 1 October, Australian businesses have not been allowed to add a surcharge to card payments. The Reserve Bank designed the change to save consumers money. Early evidence suggests that in hospitality, much of the cost is moving rather than disappearing. For pubs, clubs and hotels, where card…
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Course – AI in Practice: AI Agents for Productivity
You’ve asked ChatGPT or Claude a question. But could AI help tackle the next task on your to-do list? Beyond the prompt lies a more practical way to use AI. Join The Drop and Laurel Papworth to explore AI agents that follow processes, connect with business tools and handle repeatable tasks—with you in control. Built for hospitality…
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2028 sounds a long way off. The installer queue says otherwise
When the NSW Government confirmed in August that facial recognition will be mandatory at the entry of gaming rooms, the date attached to it was 2028, when the new Statewide Exclusion Register is also due to go live. For a licensee juggling a refurbishment, a wage bill and a busy summer, two years can feel…
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Manual cash counts: this is your final shift
Over $1,000 a week. That’s what one club is saving in labour costs with Next Payments’ Cash Recycler. So, where’s that money going now? Back into the club, where it belongs. Manual Cash Counts: This is Your Final Shift In an everchanging hospitality landscape, there are many operational pressures facing venues, so why add more…
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Elevate your venue’s holiday revenue
Elevate Your Venue’s Holiday Revenue: Why November Is the Time to Install Computer Score Darts With the festive season fast approaching, Australian hospitality venues are gearing up for their busiest time of the year. December brings Christmas parties, corporate break-ups and holiday functions, but forward-thinking operators know that securing your entertainment strategy in November is…
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It’s ‘tomb’ much fun: Mo’ Mummy lands in Australia
Product Overview Aristocrat is bringing the proven international Mo’ Mummy game family to Australia, rebuilt from the ground up for the Australian market. Launching exclusively on The Baron the family features four titles: Mighty Pyramid, Pirate’s Plunder, Lucky Dynasty and Jungle Bucks. The new ‘Win Zone’ mechanic – a big player favourite overseas – is…
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Compliance that fits your venue plus an offer worth getting in on
Running a pub or club means juggling a lot. From looking after your patrons and supporting your staff to keeping on top of gaming floor activity and compliance, there’s always something that needs your attention. Having the right tools in place can make all the difference. PRIME Alerts helps make staying on top of important…
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The pokie reform race: why the ACT and TAS are heading in opposite directions
Two jurisdictions have taken very different paths on poker machine reform in the same month. The ACT has put a sweeping bill before its Legislative Assembly. Tasmania has stepped back from its cashless card and chosen a lighter package. Together they show how uneven the road to reform may be for clubs and pubs. The…