CASINOS LOOK TO VIDEO GAMES TO ATTRACT NEW AUDIENCES

American casinos may soon look more like video game arcades. Whether it's shooting down enemy planes, strumming a guitar-shaped controller to hit the right notes or swiping a table-top screen to grab…

AUSSIES DRINKING LESS, BUT DRINKING BETTER

Young Australians are drinking about 50 per cent less alcohol than people the same age 10 years ago, according to new research from the University of New South Wales, La Trobe University and the Burnet…

IGT’S NEW LINK SHOWS STRONG RESULTS IN FIRST WEEK

IGT’s new Cash Climb link has just been released into the first NSW clubs a week ago and is showing a strong performance result already. Many have already had a look at how it plays at the recent trade…

INNOVATIVE CLUBS: GREEKS ON THE GO & OLD CLUB BECOMES COMMUNITY COMMONS

ALPHA GETS BETA Alpha Restaurant, located in Sydney’s Hellenic Club, has been one of the forerunners in the recent Greek food revival in the harbour city.  Last week they announced the opening of the…

ONLINE WINE WORKSHOP

Earlier this year The Drop hosted a Wine School Workshop on Sydney’s Central Coast at Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant, Woy Woy. The family-owned waterfront restaurant has been awarded a glass by both…

NEW ‘PLACE OF CONSUMPTION’ TAX FOR BETTING OPERATORS

South Australia is launching a new “place of consumption” tax for betting operators offering services in the state. The new tax will be the first time an Australian jurisdiction has targeted betting…

LIVE BETTING LOOPHOLE SET TO CLOSE…FINALLY

Last week the Northern Territory Government said it would force licensed bookies to stop offering online “in-play” betting on sporting matches and horse races which had already started. These "click…

CROWN PROPOSES DEMERGER TO SPIN OFF INTERNATIONAL ASSETS

Crown Resorts has announced a multi-billion-dollar break-up of its gaming empire that will see the demerger of its offshore assets.  Crown will spin off its interests in Asian gaming company Melco Crown…

IS YOUR VENUE READY FOR THE $5 CHANGE OVER?

The Reserve Bank of Australia is underway with a roll-out of new banknotes, starting with the new $5 note which will be in circulation from 1 September this year. The new $5 note will feature a distinct…

EBET ANNOUNCES PLAY WITH POINTS WAGER EXCHANGE

Ebet has announced the approval of its Bonus Points usage system, "Wager Exchange", whereby customers can convert their Bonus Points into gaming credits. Wager Exchange is an addition to the Metropolis…