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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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Give your venue a point of difference – build an app that sets you apart.
If your venue app looks and functions just like everyone else’s, is it really Your venue is unique. Your app should be too. Four things a venue app should never be: 1 – a logo swap in a re-used template 2 – a digital dead end 3 – another platform members forget to open 4…
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Banktech Mini Cash Recycler – bringing big venue cash control to smaller pubs and clubs
Bringing Big Venue Cash Control to Smaller Pubs and Clubs For many smaller pubs and clubs, managing cash remains a necessary but time-consuming part of daily operations. From preparing floats and counting takings to maintaining security and managing cash exposure risks, these tasks can place significant pressure on already stretched teams. Yet many venues have…
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Investors are suddenly racing to buy pubs and hotels
If you needed proof that Australia’s pub and hotel sector is having a moment, look no further than the past fortnight of property deals. From an eight-figure inner-Sydney pub sale to a regional casino takeover finally clearing its last hurdle, capital is moving into hospitality real estate at a pace not seen in years –…
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The hidden savings in smarter cash handling
For many venues, the cost of cash handling is far greater than it appears on a balance sheet. While cash remains an important part of daily operations, the process of counting, balancing and securing it often consumes valuable staff time and introduces unnecessary risk. This is where Banktech’s Cash Recycler is delivering measurable savings for…
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AI Is picking your next guest before they ever see your website
Ask a traveller how they planned their last trip and increasingly they didn’t start with Google. They typed a question straight into ChatGPT. That shift stopped being theoretical this month with Google confirming it has quietly begun testing agentic hotel bookings with US users, letting an AI assistant search, compare and book a room with…
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Empowering Newcastle’s community heart: Beresfield Bowling Club partners with PaySafeGo to set the gold standard for tech-forward clubs
Beresfield Bowling Club (affectionately known as the Bero Bowlo), a cornerstone of the Newcastle community, is taking a bold step forward in the compliance operations space. By adopting the PaySafeGo compliance suite, the club is reinforcing its position as a modern, forward-thinking hub that prioritizes operational excellence. More than just a bowling club, the Bero…
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Cruz Payouts: now live in nine venues
Cruz Payouts is now live in nine venues across New South Wales — a major milestone in bringing secure, compliant, cloud-based payouts to the pub and club sector. We are proud to partner with three of the industry’s most respected operators — the Momento Group, The Epping Club and Club Eastwood — as foundation partners…
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Building stronger clubs through the Club Director training suite
Strong club governance is about more than meeting regulatory requirements. It requires directors and leaders to have the knowledge, confidence and skills to make informed decisions, manage risk and guide their organisations towards long-term success. As the registered club industry continues to evolve, ongoing professional development is becoming increasingly important. Directors and senior leaders need…
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EAGLEi360’s campaign and comms module gets an upgrade
EAGLEi360, the advanced Business Intelligence tool from Next Payments has taken Marketing, Communications, and Campaigns to a whole new level! Built for clubs, pubs, and hotels across Australia, EAGLEi360 connects gaming, loyalty, point of sale and membership data into one powerful platform – giving venues a complete overview of what’s happening on the floor, at…