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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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Herd the rumble
In the North American market, Aristocrat’s Buffalo games are iconic amongst venues and players. So, it’s great to see the brand coming down under. Aristocrat is introducing Buffalo Strike to Australia. This new game family comprises Shark Fury and Chun Jie, and each title has its own individual maths model. The games build on Aristocrat’s…
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The live music discount every NSW venue is now being asked to explain
New South Wales has just passed what the government calls world-first legislation to support live music, and at the same time a Sydney Morning Herald investigation has put the spotlight on who is actually benefiting from the state’s existing nightlife incentives. For hotels and clubs, particularly those with gaming machines, the message is clear: live…
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Liquor & Gaming NSW targets pokies shutdown hours compliance
Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) is stepping up efforts to reduce gambling harm through an intelligence-led operation targeting compliance with new mandatory gaming machine shutdown requirements. As part of the NSW Government’s ongoing rollout of gaming reforms, under new rules, gaming machines in NSW venues must be switched off between 4am and 10am each day,…
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From Mexico City to Isan: the flavours your guests will be asking for next
Menu trends travel faster than they used to, and pub, club and hotel kitchens are well placed to catch them. Recent commentary from the editors of The Age Good Food Guide, new forecasts from US food intelligence firm Datassential and a fresh Sydney opening all show where diners are heading, and how a venue can…
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New cash recycler targets pubs and smaller clubs with sub-$185k daily clearances
Banktech has launched a new cash recycler designed specifically for pubs and smaller clubs, giving venues with lower daily cash volumes access to cash recycling technology at less than half the cost of a standard machine. For many smaller venues, the benefits of a cash recycler have traditionally come with one significant barrier – the…
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The quiet reason great Melb venues are closing (it’s not the food)
Why Melbourne’s Hatted Restaurants Are Closing While World-Famous Chefs Are Moving In Melbourne’s dining scene is sending two very different signals at once. In recent weeks, several well-loved bars and hatted restaurants have closed their doors, while one of the most decorated chefs in the world has chosen the city for her first Australian restaurant.…
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What a vodka volcano and a hotel creator program have in common
Influence Is Easy to Buy and Hard to Measure: What Venues Can Learn from Hotels and a Harbour Volcano Every venue manager has been pitched a creator collaboration by now, and most have wondered the same thing afterwards: did it actually put anyone through the door? Two very different pieces of marketing this month, one…
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Don’t miss out
Over 75% of stalls are already sold for one of the biggest hospitality events of the year. This is your chance to be at the heart of it all when the 2027 Australasian Hospitality & Gaming (AHG) Expo rolls around on 17 and 18 March. Ever-changing and constantly being driven by new and exciting experiences,…
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AML software isn’t just about compliance.
AML compliance isn’t one task. It’s a collection of responsibilities that need to work together across your business. Your customer processes might be excellent, but what about staff training? Your venue might be doing everything right, but does head office have visibility across the group? Are directors and senior management getting the information they need…