Special News
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Elevate your venue’s holiday revenue
Elevate Your Venue’s Holiday Revenue: Why November Is the Time to Install Computer Score Darts With the festive season fast approaching, Australian hospitality venues are gearing up for their busiest time of the year. December brings Christmas parties, corporate break-ups and holiday functions, but forward-thinking operators know that securing your entertainment strategy in November is…
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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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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 heart of the Expo show floor. Spanning 19,000sqm of Expo show floor, the AGE 2026 is a one stop gaming and hospitality…
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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 New Zealand under one roof. For an industry that rarely stands still, AGE remains one of the most valuable fixtures on the calendar. It’s a chance…
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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 he owned doing building works at a registered club. The NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) determined that Mr James Savage…
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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 floor with modern technology. For a limited time: Get 15% OFF PRIME Impact 3 Consoles Click here to secure this…
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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 workshop focuses on the next stage of AI in business: agentic workflows – where AI doesn’t just respond, but follows a process, applies judgement, and supports real operational decisions. Designed…
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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 to carry underperforming product. Every machine must justify its footprint, and weak performers are quickly cycled out. As a result, hotels…
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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 and August 2026 4 x banner ads. One to run each month for May, June, July and August 2026 …
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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, clubs and gaming venues to challenge their traditional loyalty and rewards programs and evolve to meet a changing competitor market. This hands-on and…
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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 strategy and operational capability across the hospitality sector. Tailored for venue owners, executives and mid and senior level managers, the program addresses four of the industry’s most critical…
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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 European migration, the local market has evolved into a sophisticated espresso-driven landscape where both consumers and operators hold high expectations. Today, coffee is not simply a beverage…