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  • Gaming5 Sep

    Insider tips, tools & tactics – gaming/marketing

    Proven Strategies & insights to boost your gaming operation In today’s tough economic landscape, standing out is paramount. The key to unlocking success lies in optimising your major revenue stream – gaming. Tailored specifically for pubs and small/medium clubs, this course is crafted for venue managers with operational backgrounds who wants to better understand and…

  • GTA Appoints Tamara Wibberley as sales and administration coordinator

    GTA is delighted to announce the appointment of Tamara Wibberley as the association’s new Sales and Administration Coordinator. CEO Jinesh Patel said that Wibberley had been appointed to the new role after an extensive search and competitive selection process. “Tamara is an outstanding choice, bringing a wealth of experience from an association and industry background,”…

  • Gaming3 Sep

    TITO Tickets – certainty of supply

    Charters Paper is the exclusive supplier of Kanzaki TITO tickets in Australia. These tickets are made from high-quality top-coated direct thermal grade paper. This ensures that the tickets have a dark, crisp printed image, ultra-high sensitivity, and excellent durability. “In recent years, some venues have been tempted to try cheaper TITO tickets. Despite the allure…

  • Gaming26 Aug

    Next Payments partners with Tabcorp to launch the innovative TAB enabled ATM

    Next Payments is pleased to announce the launch of its latest product designed for the gaming and payments industry, the TAB Enabled ATM. Created in partnership with Tabcorp (TAB), this innovative self-service ATM allows patrons to conveniently deposit directly into and withdraw funds from their TAB account without needing to step out of their favourite…

  • Special News26 Aug

    Are IT systems at your venue at risk?

    Cybersecurity experts warn Australian businesses are under threat as the nation remains one of the most targeted for ransomware attacks. Hotels, restaurants, and leisure services ranked among the Top 10 targeted industries. Threat analysis company Flashpoint ranked Australia eight following 11 ransomware attacks just in July, behind the USA and the UK. Flashpoint’s July Cyber…

  • Gaming20 Aug

    Contribute to the 14th JP Morgan annual slot market survey

    Each year J.P. Morgan conduct their Annual Slot Market Survey which provides the industry with vital insights on the changing gaming market. The results are analysed by J P Morgan and released back to the industry. The survey tracks annual capex spend on machines and conversions, management perception of the contributions of each manufacturer and…

  • Special News20 Aug

    Strategic game choices – know your games and your players

    Choosing a new game to add to your gaming floor is an important decision and one that can often involve a financial risk. Often gaming managers chose games they like personally but making a strategic choice, based on solid data, is more involved and frequently more successful. There are many tools you can use these…

  • Stay ahead of the competition: why your pub or club needs a great coffee solution

    Did you know that Australians consume an average of 15.4 cups of coffee per week, making us one of the top 30 coffee drinking countries in the world? That’s why it’s crucial for your venue to offer a great cup of coffee. Here are three great reasons why you need to reconsider your coffee offering:…

  • Gaming14 Aug

    AGE 2023 – Industry feedback from J.P.Morgan

    In anticipation of this week’s Australasian Gaming Expo, J.P. Morgan summarise key industry feedback on Aristocrat, Light and Wonder, Ainsworth Game Technology, International Game Technology and Konami, plus other topics to be discussed during their schedule. Download the Summary Report here >>>> JPM_Australian_Gaming_Expo_2023-08-14_4488667