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Strong corporate governance practices stand as the cornerstone for success and sustainability within the club industry.
With harm minimisation emerging as the number one focus in the industry right now, Club Boards and Committees face escalating pressure to uphold ethical and sustainable practices within the liquor and gaming environment.
Most forward-focussed clubs will have developed a documented Strategic Plan that shapes the direction of the business and aligns the outcomes for success. Many will have a written report and discuss it at the monthly Board Meeting. Some will possess an agile strategy that is updated and checked for progress regularly.
But few will have documented the ongoing process and provided a secure register for how their Board / Committee is actively managing the multi-million-dollar assets of the members. The transfer of IP from one committee to another, and the protection of the strategic direction of the club is critical for a club’s long-term viability.
With this in mind, it begs the question – are we really tracking our corporate governance practices? Are we documenting the processes and following procedure? Are you personally liable if you are negligent in your duties as a Director or Committee Member?
The old adage about policies and governance rings true – you don’t need it, until you do.
Having worked with hundreds of Boards and Committees of both community clubs, Government and corporate over the years, we recognise the importance of ensuring your systems stack up and support your goals. There is an increasing need for an accessible tool to provide clarity, assurance & security to the community club corporate governance space.
Introducing the industry-first Corporate Governance Portal, Board360.
✔️Secure Board Portal: Corporate governance all in the one place with an accessible & secure board portal at your fingertips.
✔️Strategic Plan Tracker: Monitor the progress & implementation of your strategic plan. Encourage transparency & accountability in your outcomes, because good governance is a team effort.
✔️Meeting Planner: Plan, schedule & notify board members of upcoming meetings through the calendar or dashboard view.
✔️Agenda & Minutes Builder: Curate set agendas & meeting minutes easily with the ability to build and automate these directly within Board360. Effortlessly take notes, assign tasks, monitor attendance, track voting and record motions during the meeting, allowing the core focus to be on the outcomes.
✔️Real-Time Collaboration: Empower & align your Board by making more informed decisions, faster. Vote, create personal notes, question and log information ready for your board meeting.
✔️Skills Matrix: Enable better visibility into your current board composition & easily identifying any skill-set gaps through the Skills Matrix tool. Unlock true board intelligence with a 360-degree view of your board.
✔️Policy & Procedure Document Control: Easily access, organise & store documents through the secure portal, allowing you to simplify outdated processes & foster greater participation from your board or Management Team.
At DNS Specialist Services, we’re dedicated to helping licensed venue’s all around Australia navigate their success. Get in touch today to discuss how we can assist your Corporate Governance journey on 0433 906 809 or [email protected].
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In FY25, Victorian Keno players enjoyed almost 10 million wins worth more than $131.9 million.
For many club patrons across Victoria, FY25 was a year to remember – all thanks to a life-changing Keno win.
Victorian players had a standout year, tallying over 9.9 million Keno wins collectively worth than $131.9 million in prize money.
In FY25, Keno players across the eastern states of mainland Australia celebrated more than 76 million wins collectively worth more than $1.2 billion.
During this time, Keno crowned 20 millionaires and multi-millionaires who together took home more than $57.9 million. Two of these major jackpot winners were from Victoria.
Laverton woman thanks ‘manifestation magic’ for Keno win
A Laverton woman shared she was left thanking the universe after she scored a $60,000 Keno Classic 8 Spot prize at Club Laverton in the weeks leading up to last Christmas.
“It was a big surprise! Especially coming up to Christmas, it’s perfect!” she cheered.
“Do you want to hear something really funny? I just wrote in my diary the day before winning, ‘Thank you, universe, for my Keno 8 Spot win’. Then it really came true!
“I’m a firm believer in the law of attraction and manifestation, and I love affirmations!
“It was awesome seeing all eight numbers pop up on the screen.
“I’ve had a few wins in Keno over the years. It’s like the stars align for me when I play - it’s my thing!”
Club Laverton manager Gus Alimovski said the team happily shared in the excitement with their major Keno winner.
“What an incredible win for our patron! It’s always great hearing these winning stories, and now we have another one to share with our patrons,” he said.
“We’re thrilled for our customer, and we hope to see more Keno winners in our venue soon.”
All eyes on a winning FY26
Keno’s National Partner Manager Luke Harrison said he couldn’t wait to see which Victorian clubs welcomed the next big Keno winners.
“Last financial year, players at Victorian clubs celebrated some impressive victories,” he said.
“A key highlight has been the growing popularity of Keno’s Bonus and Replay features among club patrons. This trend reflects how venues are successfully connecting with their customers, sharing updates on jackpot increases, promotional offers, and game enhancements.
“When players opt into Keno Bonus, they unlock the chance to multiply their winnings by up to ten times, while the Replay option adds another layer of excitement.
“Many players are still unaware of these features, making it vital for staff to start conversations and educate them on the full range of Keno possibilities!”
Mr Harrison said the solid Keno performance at Victorian clubs last financial year laid a strong foundation for continued success in FY26.
“Clubs across Victoria are embracing fresh approaches to elevate the customer experience, and Keno’s rising popularity is playing a key role in that journey,” he said.
“There’s also a wide array of Keno resources available to clubs, from eye-catching point-of-sale materials to engaging promotions, all designed to keep the game front and centre.
“As the new financial year unfolds, Keno is looking forward to celebrating more big wins for Victorian club patrons, and more success stories for the clubs that host them.”
Contact your Business Development Manager to find out how Keno can best support your club in FY26.
Visit Keno Connect for more information on maximising Keno in your club - www.kenoconnect.com.au
