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  • Operations3 Aug

    Three technologies every venue should be looking at this AGE

    Security, communications and cyber resilience are no longer separate conversations. As clubs, pubs and casinos become more connected, every internet-enabled device becomes part of your venue’s technology ecosystem, and every connection matters. If you’re attending the Australasian Gaming Expo, make sure Stand 790 is on your list. Secom Technology will be showcasing three solutions designed…

  • Gaming3 Aug

    Aristocrat to take centre stage at the AGE 2026

    The Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) 2026 is set to be a stand-out show for Aristocrat as the company debuts ANZ-first products and solutions designed to help grow customers’ businesses.  With exciting new brands, hardware and titles from Aristocrat Gaming and with Aristocrat Interactive showcasing customer experience solutions, Aristocrat is ready for the region’s premier tradeshow.…

  • Gaming3 Aug

    Don’t miss booth 270: Checkd’s had major upgrades & an exclusive look at our next big thing!

    We’ll be at AGE Expo again! If your venue makes the trip every year (and plenty do, wherever you’re based), we’d like to lock in a time to show you our exciting new changes and features to our hospitality-built solutions. No pitch. Just an honest look at where things are heading, and how 500+ other…

  • Gaming3 Aug

    IGT AGE Preview: Together – Built to Win

    Under the theme “TOGETHER – Built to Win,” IGT will bring the powerhouse combination of IGT and Everi games, IGT systems and Everi’s financial technology (FinTech) to stand 590 at the Australasian Gaming Expo, Aug. 11-13 in Sydney. With the most comprehensive product portfolio in the industry, IGT is uniquely positioned to drive incremental customer…

  • Marketing3 Aug

    SMS Sender ID register goes live

    The new SMS Sender ID Register has now commenced, providing an important new measure to help protect Australians from text message impersonation scams. Sender IDs are the names that appear at the top of some SMS messages to identify the sender, such as a business, government agency or organisation name. From today, SMS messages sent…

  • Gaming3 Aug

    Elevate your club experience with RedeemX membership services

    The hospitality landscape is changing, and with it, the expectations of every patron who walks through your doors. RedeemX is redefining the member experience with an all-in-one solution that simplifies onboarding, ensures compliance, and puts your brand in control across every touchpoint. Smarter Member Onboarding, Four Pathways: Whether guests join at a self-service membership kiosk,…

  • Gaming3 Aug

    Safeguarding the future of gaming in Victoria: Doxa Community Club Group joins forces with PaySafeGo

    In a proactive move to address the sophisticated AML risks facing the Australian gaming sector, Doxa Community Club Group has adopted PaySafeGo compliance suite. This partnership specifically targets the rigorous AML/CTF obligations mandated by AUSTRAC, ensuring the organization maintains the highest standards of operational integrity within its high-volume gaming environments across Melbourne. As a prominent…

  • Marketing3 Aug

    Twin Towns rolls out new courtesy bus platform & venue app

      Twin Towns has launched My Courtesy Bus across its three venues, replacing its previous courtesy bus booking system and significantly increasing the capacity of its three-vehicle fleet. One of Australia’s largest and most recognised club groups, Twin Towns selected the platform from Spoke Technologies to improve booking availability for members, make better use of…

  • Community3 Aug

    Meet up with Global Gaming Women (GGW) at AGE

    GGW @ AGE Connect, Link and L.E.A.R.N at the Australasian Gaming Expo 2026. Global Gaming Women is thrilled to invite our members to connect, learn and network at this year’s AGE expo from 11-13 August 2026.  The event is being held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) located at Darling Harbour, Sydney and is a…