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  • InfinitePOS – the trusted club POS partner

    The hospitality industry is a highly competitive space with clubs and pubs looking to differentiate themselves from many local café, hotel and restaurant offerings. The trend towards a better customer experience is driving clubs and pubs to offer a point of difference through POS solutions where efficiency, ease of use and stability is vital to…

  • Gaming30 Jul

    Floorsafe: gaming marshal application

    FloorSafe: Gaming Marshal application A toolbox for Responsible Gambling Officers to ensure effortless compliance with ClubsNSW Gaming Code of Practice. FloorSafe’s Digital Incident Register integrates with all major Gaming and Membership systems, providing pre-populated forms with scaled indicators allowing for welfare checks and incidents to be easily documented in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.…

  • Pub News30 Jul

    Royal Hotel Nundah re-opens after $1.1m refurbishment

    Royal Hotel in Brisbane’s northern suburbs has fully re-opened after a $1.1m revamp. The historic venue has been revitalised for the modern Nundah community and, as part of the transformation, the pub has returned to its original name (in recent years, the pub has been known as The Royal). Royal Hotel was constructed in 1888…

  • Gaming30 Jul

    What customers really want from digital membership

    More than just a card. What customers really want from Digital Membership. People have embraced Digital Membership Cards and it is not hard to understand why. They offer convenience and ease of use, especially when housed within a customer’s mobile wallet. They also take away a lot of barriers to entry for new members through…

  • Gaming30 Jul

    Next Payments to launch its TAB enabled ATM for the first time at the 2023 AGE

    The 2023 AGE will be the first time Next Payments launches our new TAB Enabled ATM, created in partnership with TAB. The Next Payments TAB Enabled ATM will allow your patrons to deposit directly into and withdraw funds from their TAB accounts without having to leave your venue. Its user-friendly interface, fast transaction speeds and…

  • Operations30 Jul

    Managing the keys to security technology – on show at AGE

    The keys to electronic security for the club and gaming sector will be on show at the Exact Technologies stand at AGE – Stand 598. Access Control – the award-winning Gallagher access control. CCTV Surveillance – Avigilon, the cutting edge in surveillance. Face Recognition – exhibiting both Corsight & SAFR. Key Management – Torus will…

  • Open AGE showroom invite – Mint Furniture

    You’re invited to Mint’s exclusive Open AGE Showroom to preview our new furniture range – the Cocktail Collection! Open throughout the duration of the AGE and exclusively to our trade clientele, our Sydney Showroom is located just 15 minutes from the ICC. Join us in our Showroom to see more of our bespoke furniture range,…

  • Gaming30 Jul

    TITO Tickets – Kanzaki

    Australia’s vibrant gaming scene is a testament to its patrons’ passionate engagement and the industry’s commitment to quality. At the heart of this successful mix is an often-underestimated component — the humble gaming ticket. Here, we delve into the importance of investing in quality, Kanzaki TITO tickets. Kanzaki TITO tickets are made from high-quality top-coated…

  • Gaming24 Jul

    IGT Digital Wallet – simple and intuitive

    This week The Drop spent some time with John van Waard, IGT’s Director of Systems Product & Sales for the Asia Pacific region, and Laura Skinner, IGT’s Advantage Club Product Manager, who are currently working closely with Club York in Sydney, on the IGT Digital Wallet trial. I had the opportunity to dig into some…