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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…
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THE GTA UNVEILS SEMINAR CENTRAL AT AGE 2026

This year at the AGE | Australasian Gaming Expo the GTA | Gaming Technologies Association is introducing Seminar Central a dedicated, brand-new home for the 2026 AGE Seminar Program, built right into the…
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AGE 2026 – A NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE INDUSTRY’S BIGGEST EVENT

The Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) returns to ICC Sydney from 11–13 August 2026, bringing together operators, suppliers, regulators and industry leaders from clubs, pubs and hotels across Australia and…
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CLUB OFFICIAL BANNED AND FINED FOR COMPLIANCE FAILURES

Club officials are being reminded of their legal obligations and the importance of good governance after a president was banned for 12 months and fined $1,100 over conflicts of interest relating to companies…
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PRIME IMPACT — DESIGNED TO CONNECT WITH PATRONS, BUILT TO DELIVER IMPACT

Your gaming floor is one of the most powerful engagement tools in your venue. When your consoles start to age, so does your patron experience, making now the perfect time to refresh and re‑energise your…
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AI IN PRACTICE: FROM TOOLS TO AI AGENTS

Move beyond prompts to design structured, agent-style workflows that support real business operations. Presented by The Drop and delivered by leading AI educator Laurel Papworth, this intermediate-level…
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PRECISION OVER VOLUME: WHAT NSW HOTELS TEACH US ABOUT NEW GAME PERFORMANCE

In the NSW hotel market, gaming performance is defined by constraint. With a maximum of 30 machines on the floor, gaming managers are forced into highly selective decisions. Unlike clubs, there is no capacity…
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THE DROP – SPECIAL OFFER FOR ADVERTISERS

The Drop has a special offer for advertisers for a 4-month campaign: May, June, July and August 2026 The Special Campaign offer includes: 4 x articles. One to run each month for May, June, July…
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THE POINT OF LOYALTY

THE POINT OF LOYALTY Is your venue’s reward program a cost of doing business or a competitive and valuable member engagement asset? This one-day interactive workshop will be tailored to guide hotels,…
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THE DROP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS

Through partnerships with leading experts, The Drop is expanding its professional and executive education offering with a suite of high-impact courses designed to strengthen commercial performance, customer…
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WHAT AUSTRALIA’S COFFEE TRENDS MEAN FOR CLUBS

Australia’s coffee culture remains one of the most refined and deeply embedded in daily life, underpinned by a long-standing commitment to quality, technique, and consistency. Originating from post-war…
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INTRODUCING MIXOLOGIQ AND AWESOME COCKTAILS: THE FUTURE OF COCKTAIL SERVICE IN AUSTRALIAN VENUES

Over the past two years, Awesome Cocktails has grown a strong footprint of Mixologiq machines across Australia, earning the trust of leading clubs, hotels, bars, and hospitality groups. Now, we’re…
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