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Spotlight on the
Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE)
35 years since it began, the AGE takes place at Sydney’s International Convention Centre 13-15 August.
Exhibitors spanning the globe and every facet of hospitality will be present to showcase their latest and greatest products and services.
Feature: How & Why
to be an Eco-Friendly Pub
There are growing economic and social motivations for pubs to adopt more ’green’ credentials. Clyde Mooney reports
Feature: Getting a grip on gaming
The market in gaming machine licences has experienced major external forces in recent times, particularly in New South Wales, forcing many operators to revise their portfolio priorities. Clyde Mooney speaks with industry experts on the volatility of valuations and gaming room plays.
Feature: Adults and the Kids menu
Pubs are seeing more grown-ups looking to the children’s section, for a variety of reasons, leaving hoteliers to consider the rules of the game. Jane Louise reports
Editors Rant
The stars have aligned and PubTIC has pulled out the proverbial to publish another Webazine, for your long-suffering long-form journalism pleasure.
Admittedly, the major motivation was a chance to wax poetic on the big show once more, as the Australasian Gaming Expo returns to Sydney in the flesh yet again.
Hailed as the most comprehensive collection of hospitality and gaming manufacturers, suppliers and experts in one place south of the equator, the three-day event is an annual opportunity for operators to compare new gadgets and ideas side-by-side, in one expansive location.
As we drift inexorably toward what may be another sweltering summer, the AGE takes place at an ideal time for operators to consider new products and innovations to incorporate into the business.
This represents our fourth ‘virtual’ AGE Webazine, and some of the best exhibitors have taken the time to provide us with what they have on show this year.
While the gaming Expo is about a lot more than only gaming, our feature on gaming trends isn’t. It is an expert discussion on some of the influences on the sector and the value of entitlements, predominantly since the Labor government came to power in NSW.
And similarly pertinent heading into the warmer months, in an economy of inflation-tainted costs and social expectations, we offer some of the benefits and pitfalls of grabbing onto the green wagon, whether to save money or the planet.
Cheers,
Clyde
clydem@pubtic.com.au
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PUBLISHING EDITOR:
Clyde Mooney
clyde@pubtic.com.au
GRAPHIC DESIGN:
Brandi Baylock
PRODUCTION & SALES:
Jane Louise, Clyde Mooney
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