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Unlocking the power of AI for club and pub managers
ARE YOU READY TO REVOLUTIONISE YOUR BUSINESS WITH AI? Join us for a workshop event: “AI is my CoPilot – How ChatGPT/AI Becomes the Hardest Working, Most Competent Job Share Colleague You’ll Ever Have.” Presented by DWS and The Drop leading AI expert, Laurel Papworth, will lead you through the introduction of AI processes into…
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The 2024 AHG expo: one month to go!
The 2023 AHG Expo made history in more ways than one. Not only did it host the event’s first live cocktail competition in partnership with Diageo, and offer the largest ever lucky door prize – it also drew a record number of visitors through the doors. With year-on-year growth, the AHG Expo team predicts the…
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Not long now: the AHG expo returns in March
As one of the hospitality and gaming industry’s premier events, the AHG Expo has seen world-first product launches, hosted headline-making sports competitions and facilitated more new business partnerships than one could count. The 2023 event alone was one for the history books. It saw Expo’s first live cocktail competition (hosted in partnership with Diageo) as…
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‘Save the dates’ for 2024, and happy Christmas!
As we head into the holiday season, The Drop will be taking a break for a few weeks, but we thought you might want to make note of some of the major industry events coming up in 2024. Here’s a list, and links with all the latest information. To The Drop sponsors and readers thank…
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Book your place at the CMAA conferences 2024
The Essential Club Legal & Compliance Summit 22 Feb at Canterbury League Club NSW Registered clubs are required by law to meet accountability and governance requirements under the Registered Clubs Act 1976 and the supporting regulations. Further, club CEOs have specific responsibilities under the Corporations Act as the club’s Company Secretary to ensure the club’s…
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GTA Leads Australia’s first statewide cashless gaming trial
Four Gaming Technologies Association (GTA) members have been selected in an expanded New South Wales cashless gaming trial involving nearly 4,500 electronic machines across the State. The conditional approvals are a crucial step in the NSW Independent Panel on Gaming Reform process as the Government investigates available technology, its reliability and its future sustainability. An…
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AI For marketing: the insider’s guide to future-proof your career
Let’s face it – marketing isn’t what it used to be. Remember the days of print ads and billboards? Social Media and viral videos? Well, AI’s turned that on its head! It’s like having a super-smart assistant who never sleeps – automating, optimising, and revamping almost every aspect of the marketing process. And while everyone…
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Insider tips, tools & tactics: gaming / marketing
In today’s tough economic landscape, standing out is paramount. The key to unlocking success lies in optimising your primary revenue stream – gaming. Tailored for Industry Professionals. This course is perfect for pubs and small/medium clubs and is crafted for venue managers with operational backgrounds who want to better understand and maximise their gaming revenue.…
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Unlocking the power of AI: a day with Laurel Papworth
Last week, I had the privilege of attending an AI workshop that promised to make AI our copilot in the ever-evolving pub and club industry. Hosted by the uber-knowledgeable Laurel Papworth, the workshop, aptly named “AI is my CoPilot – or how ChatGPT/AI can become the hardest working, most competent job share colleague you’ll ever…
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Can your club members pick you out of a crowd?
Raving’s national research of casino player clubs (in Australia this equates to tiers in a rewards program) indicates that at least 25% of players think all player clubs are about the same. What percent of your club members can’t differentiate your club from your competitors? Or even worse, what percent of your players think other…
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All you need to know about digital membership
FREE LIVE WEBINAR A digital transformation has swept Australia in the past few years with over 80% of all Australians now using digital wallets. It is the way your members and guests want to transact, and you need to make sure your venue is part of that progression. This evolution is more than just a…
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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…
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