The Drop – The Hospitality and Gaming Network

Looking for a smarter way to manage compliance, workplace safety, HR and operational performance? Visit Barringtons at AGE 2026 to learn how our Management Support Programs provide venues with expert guidance, practical systems and ongoing support tailored to their needs. Designed specifically for hospitality venues, our programs give management teams access to experienced industry specialists…

Circle 2.0 is live at AGE 2026, and if your venue is serious about compliance, this is the conversation you need to have. Featuring identity verification and facial recognition capability, Circle 2.0 brings casino-grade compliance to clubs, RSLs, and community venues, backed by 25 years of industry experience and the partnerships to make implementation straightforward.…

Regulatory scrutiny on Australian gaming venues has never been higher, yet most venues still run payouts on a manual process that leaves owners and boards exposed. Cruz Payouts is built on patented technology that brings payments and compliance into a single auditable payout workflow. Identity verification, pre-payment screening, payment verification, and real time reporting, all…

PaySafeGo will again showcase its industry-leading compliance technology at Stand 420 during the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) 2026. Taking place from 11–13 August 2026 at the ICC Sydney, this premier trade event unites hospitality and gaming professionals across the Asia-Pacific region. Following our successful regulatory panel event Beyond Compliance in late July, PaySafeGo aims to…

IGT is set to showcase its exciting new Money Gong game series at the Australasian Gaming Expo, introducing a fresh twist on the popular Hold & Spin mechanic. Featuring Money Gong Emperor, Money Gong Empress and Money Gong Panda, the games use the unique Money Gong feature to randomly enhance gameplay by improving feature access,…

The entry point of your venue is the first opportunity to build a relationship, which is why RedeemX has redefined visitor management to ensure it is secure, compliant, and effortlessly welcoming. Whether greeting a returning member or a first-time visitor, our system provides a frictionless digital check-in that captures essential data while respecting the patron’s…

For Australian clubs IT ecosystems are internet-facing gateways into broader networks. Applying rigorous cybersecurity standards, credential policies and monitoring to these systems is no longer optional, but is an essential way to safeguarding operations, data, and member trust. With an in-depth understanding of hospitality IT ecosystems, Secom’s Security Interactive division are well aware of the…

Notify.Me remains one of the industry’s most comprehensive operational messaging platforms, integrating easily with all gaming systems. From staff paging and emergency notifications to customer service alerts and automated workflows, it keeps managers and staff connected in real time, improving service while reducing operational inefficiencies. As well as a high-level paging system Notify.Me includes multiple…