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TAKE THEM TO THE CLEANERS: DON’T LET YOUR VENUE BECOME A HOTSPOT FOR MONEY LAUNDERING!

Currently, one of the most buzzworthy subjects in our industry revolves around the trials of cashless gaming and their potential impact on curtailing money laundering in Australian Club and Pub venues,…

ARISTOCRAT TO FEATURE A NEW DIAMOND AGE AT AHG EXPO

Aristocrat will feature their newest game family, Diamond Age, at the AHG Expo in Brisbane today. The Diamond Age games will be available in both Link and SAP formats, and offer a classic Aristocrat Hold…

FAST TRACK YOUR CARPET INSTALLATION WITH OUR GAMING DESIGNS

Our ReadyWeave program is excellent for projects with a fast-approaching deadline. Any design from Our ReadyWeave Catalogue can be achieved in just 6 weeks, meticulously crafted in the highest quality…

NOISY RESTAURANTS LEAVE A BAD TASTE FOR DINERS

Polished concrete and hard surfaces may be all the rage for today's cafes and restaurants but, according to Flinders University researchers, the accompanying noise levels are reducing people's enjoyment…

GAME ON: THE 2024 AHG EXPO IS ALMOST HERE

One of the Australasian hospitality and gaming industry’s premier events is getting set to return – and it has big shoes to fill. The 2024 AHG Expo will be the first since last year’s record-breaking,…

GAMING PLAN OF MANAGEMENT | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!

From 1 July 2024, all NSW clubs with gaming machines are required to have a Gaming Plan of Management (GPOM) in place that is updated annually, regardless of how many machines are on the premises. As a…

UNLOCKING THE POWER OF AI FOR CLUB AND PUB EXECUTIVES

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…

ONLY 8.3% OF PEOPLE IN AUSTRALIA NOW SMOKE DAILY

1 in 12 people smoke daily. The proportion of people aged 14 and over who have ever smoked has declined over the past two decades. In 2001, about one in two (49%) people in Australia had smoked in their…

THE BEST FB IDEAS FOR CLUB AND PUB RESTAURANTS

Does everyone recommend that you should add regular posts on the Facebook page of your restaurant? But nobody tells you what should be published, right? Restaurant online marketing requires that a Facebook…

BACARDI COCKTAIL TRENDS REPORT 2024

The fifth annual Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report has been released, which predicts the key trends that will redefine cocktail culture and the spirits business in 2024. The report, created in collaboration…

NAVIGATING THE NEW LANDSCAPE: PLAYTRAX – A WORK TOOL FOR RGOS

The RGO Mandate: A Closer Look Effective from July 1, 2024, clubs and hotels in NSW with more than 20 gaming machines must appoint at least one RGO during operational hours. These officers are not mere…

IGT SEPARATE LOTTERY AND GAMING BUSINESS – MERGER WITH EVERI

IGT announced late last week that it would be splitting its lottery and gaming divisions. The deal will see the Global Gaming and PlayDigital divisions, which deal with land-based gaming, sports betting…

CMAA ASPIRING CEO SUMMIT- APRIL 2024

The CMAA are featuring a range of practical courses during 2024, designed to boost your knowledge and advance your professional growth as club industry managers. CMAA Aspiring CEO Summit 16 April…

TROUBLE IN THE CRAFT BEER INDUSTRY

After a decade-long craft beer boom, more than a dozen independent breweries across the country have been pushed to the brink of insolvency in the past 12 months. Some, like Red Lion Brewery in regional…

QUEEN’S WHARF BUILD COST INCREASES

The Star Entertainment Group is sticking with an August start date for the staged opening of Queen’s Wharf despite rising costs and a drop in gambling revenue from its two existing casinos in Queensland. Star…

WHY NURTURING A STRONG FOOD SAFETY CULTURE IN YOUR ORGANISATION IS IMPERATIVE!

As a country renowned for its culinary delights and vibrant food culture, the tragedy stemming from a seemingly innocent family lunch in regional Victoria in 2023 serves as a stark reminder of the critical…

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…

MELBOURNE’S FIRST ROOFTOP BREWERY BAR OPENS

Melbourne beer brand, Brewmanity, will open Melbourne’s first rooftop brewery bar in South Melbourne next month. The unique venue will throw open its doors on Thursday 14th March to reveal three floors…