NEW TAB-ENABLED ATMs
In partnership with Tabcorp (TAB), Next Payments has announced the launch of its TAB Enabled ATM, for the benefit of patron gaming and payments in the hospitality industry. The innovative self-service ATM allows patrons to directly deposit and withdraw funds
NEW STAR OVER REDCAPE’S HISTORIC ASPLEY
Redcape’s historic and beloved Aspley Hotel in Brisbane’s north has sold off-market to local operators Star Hotels. The Royal Exchange Hotel was built on the site in 1875, before the current building, designed by architects Addison and Macdonald, replaced it
HUNTER VALLEY STATION FOR SALE
The colourful Station Hotel and Motel of Kurri Kurri is being sold by the Roche family, offering an entry level title in the Hunter Valley. The Station holds some history in the region. Designed by acclaimed Maitland architect James Warren
ARISTOCRAT PRESENTS 5-STAR LEGENDS
Aristocrat has released the latest in its new range of legends for hotel customers and players: 5-Star Legends. The global gaming company bodes operators get ready for “the ultimate” five-of-a-kind gaming experience with Grand Legends, being launched on its latest
KKR OFFLOAD AVC IN BILLION-DOLLAR DEAL
Global investment giant KKR has formalised an agreement with alternative investment firm PAG for purchase of its controlling share in Australian Venue Co (AVC) in a billion-dollar-plus deal. Today’s announcement finalises a process that began nearly a year ago with
REDCAPE REAPS REWARDS AT THE GROVE
Mere days after the announcement Redcape was divesting two of its collection in north Queensland, a sale has already been confirmed on one, Mackay’s The Grove. Last week the high-profile group listed The Shamrock and The Grove hotels in Mackay,
ALH FINED FOR BREACHES ON HUNDREDS OF EGMs
Endeavour’s ALH Group has been ordered to pay more than half a million dollars in penalties over “serious” breaches of Victoria’s pre-commitment scheme. Prompted by an anonymous tip-off, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) carried out an inspection ‘blitz’
MATHIESON’S RISING STAR
Billionaire pub baron Bruce Mathieson is looking to bolster his stake in the casino sector, applying to the regulator to increase his already substantial holding in the troubled Star Entertainment. Principle investor in Endeavour, keeper of the country’s largest pub
THE HIDEAWAY STEPS INTO THE LIGHT
Classic Queensland-style country pub the Station Hotel in the Fraser Coast region is being offered to market for the first time in more than four decades. The Station is in Tiaro, approximately 250 kilometres north of Brisbane, just south of
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS REPORT FY23
Quantaco has released its Industry Insights report for FY23, offering analysis and key metrics for the industry across sales, gaming, and wages. Comparing benchmarks of FY22 with FY23, the report offers an overview of key hospitality trends, including a review