Dubbo RSL Club Resort

What Dubbo RSL Club Resort does

Dubbo RSL Club Resort, legally Dubbo RSL Memorial Club Ltd, is a not-for-profit registered members' club operating under the NSW Registered Clubs Act 1976 from a single integrated precinct at the corner of Brisbane and Wingewarra Streets in Dubbo, NSW. Founded in 1947 and self-described as the largest award-winning club west of the Blue Mountains, the entity operates a Club Group structure encompassing five venues: the Dubbo RSL Memorial Club (the main hospitality, dining, gaming, and function facility), the Dubbo RSL Aquatic & Health Club, the 4-star RSL Motel, North Dubbo Sporties, and Rhino Lodge. Revenue is generated across gaming (gaming machines, Platinum TAB, Keno lounge, APL Poker), food and beverage (Sunset Bistro, One 7 Eight fine dining, Poppies Coffee Shop, Sports & Main Bar, bottleshop), membership subscriptions, function and event hire (weddings, conferences, bereavements, Star Parties for up to 450 guests), promotional gaming draws, accommodation, and health/fitness memberships.

The underlying technology stack is standard hospitality and gaming-vendor infrastructure rather than proprietary IP: card-based member loyalty with Pay By Points redemption, SKY Channel/Flexicast Live Odds for TAB, Keno touch terminals, and a Play City App integration for mobile gaming engagement. Ticketing is delivered through third-party platforms (OzTix, Ticketsearch, Megatix), with calendar exports to Google Calendar and Outlook 365. No AI/ML, data-platform differentiation, or proprietary software development is evidenced.

The go-to-market is community-led: the club drives footfall through a membership program (Associate memberships free, RSL sub-branch memberships $2–$37 annually, Kids Club $2.20), member-only promotional draws (Ford Ranger Wildtrak key draw, Members Badge Draw, Jag the Joker, Punters Club horse-betting pool with 80+ members), a free courtesy bus service Thursday–Saturday, and an active ClubGRANTS community-reinvestment program that returned $344,973.67 to local organizations in 2024-2025. The customer base is the regional Dubbo/Orana community, segmented into local community members (primary), business/corporate conference clients, celebration/event hosts, gaming members, and families with children. Distribution is single-venue physical (with on-site multi-format outlets), supplemented by the FCSWC holiday resort network for cross-region member benefit and online ticketing for events.

Name

Dubbo RSL Club Resort

Legal name

Dubbo RSL Memorial Club Ltd

Website

https://dubborsl.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dubbo RSL Club Resort is a not-for-profit registered members' club and multi-venue hospitality complex in Dubbo, NSW, operating dining, gaming, function, accommodation, and aquatic facilities for the regional community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and Entertainment Club

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bars & Pubs (Non-Music) (MPAGAIAC), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Karaoke Bars & Entertainment Bars (THAFAEAH)

Keywords

• Registered club hospitality
• Gaming entertainment venue
• Function and event hosting
• Club membership programs
• Food and beverage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubbo

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Gaming Operations: Revenue from gaming machines, TAB betting, and Keno. The club operates Platinum TAB facilities with SKY Channel racing coverage and Keno lounge with touch terminals.
2. Food & Beverage Sales: Revenue from Sunset Bistro, One 7 Eight restaurant, Poppies Coffee Shop, Sports & Main Bar, and bottleshop. Members receive discounts on food and beverage purchases.
3. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees ranging from free for associate members to $2-$37 for RSL members and $2.20 for junior members. Membership year runs January 1st to December 31st.
4. Function & Event Hire: Revenue from hosting weddings, conferences, celebrations, bereavement services, and Star Parties in various function rooms including Auditorium (up to 450 guests), Starlite Rooms, Rooftop Terrace, and One 7 Eight.
5. Promotional Gaming: Revenue from promotional activities including Ford Ranger Wildtrak key draw (requires $20 cumulative spend), Members Badge Draw, Jag the Joker, and Birthday Draws.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dubbo RSL Club Resort operates a multi-venue hospitality and entertainment complex offering dining venues (Sunset Bistro, One 7 Eight fine dining, Poppies Coffee Shop, Sports & Main Bar), a comprehensive Events Centre for weddings, conferences, and celebrations across multiple function rooms, gaming facilities (Platinum TAB, Keno, gaming machines, poker), family offerings (Playtime for Kids supervised play area, Kids Club), accommodation at RSL Motel and Dubbo Rhino Lodge, an Aquatic & Health Club, a Bottleshop, and a club membership program with Punters Club, Pay By Points loyalty, and access to FCSWC Holiday Resorts across NSW.

Product overview

Dubbo RSL Club Resort operates as a multi-venue hospitality and entertainment complex offering a diverse portfolio of products and services. The core offering centers on dining venues including Sunset Bistro (family restaurant), One 7 Eight (fine dining), Poppies Coffee Shop, and multiple bars. The Events Centre provides comprehensive function hosting for celebrations, weddings, conferences, and Star Parties across multiple venues including the Auditorium (up to 450 guests), Rooftop Terrace, Starlite Rooms, and Round Room. Gaming and betting services include TAB, Keno, and poker. Family offerings comprise Playtime for Kids (supervised play area) and Kids Club membership. The Club Group manages accommodation at RSL Motel and Rhino Lodge, plus an Aquatic & Health Club. Members enjoy benefits including the Punters Club betting pool, Pay By Points loyalty system, and access to FCSWC Holiday Resorts across NSW.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sunset Bistro: Family-friendly bistro offering pub classics, seasonal specials, and weekly member deals
• One 7 Eight
• Poppies Coffee Shop
• Sport's & Main Bar
• Punters Club

Products and services

• Sunset Bistro Family-friendly restaurant open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, offering pub classics, seasonal specials, weekly member deals, and a Dessert and Pizza Bar. Aimed at members and walk-in guests seeking casual family dining.
• One 7 Eight Fine dining restaurant and cocktail bar open Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm, offering refined dining experiences, handcrafted cocktails, and sophisticated event hosting. Targeted at members and adults seeking an upscale dining experience.
• Poppies Coffee Shop Coffee shop open five days a week offering coffees, gourmet sandwiches, light meals, cakes, slices, and biscuits. Targeted at casual diners and members seeking a relaxed cafe experience.
• Sports & Main Bar Sports bar with multiple screens showing Fox Sports channels, TAB betting facilities, and APL Poker tournaments held on selected weeknights. Aimed at members and patrons seeking sports viewing and gaming entertainment.
• Entertainment Lounge Entertainment venue featuring free live music every Saturday from 7pm with various artists performing. Aimed at members and guests seeking live entertainment.
• Events Centre Comprehensive event hosting service offering flexible event spaces including Auditorium (up to 450 guests), Rooftop Terrace, Starlite Rooms, Jacaranda Room, One 7 Eight, and Round Room for celebrations, conferences, and weddings. Targeted at individuals, families, and organizations hosting events.
• Weddings Full wedding planning and reception services including reception rooms, decorations, catering, and luxury 4-star accommodation packages. Targeted at couples planning weddings.
• Conferences Conference facilities including Conference Theatrette with tiered seating for 342 guests, multiple breakout rooms, and comprehensive technical support including WiFi, projectors, and audio-visual equipment. Targeted at businesses and organizations hosting conferences.
• Star Parties Birthday party package for members including free room hire, decorations, personalized table menu, complimentary dessert platter, and canapes. Targeted at members hosting children's birthday parties.
• Gaming & TAB Gaming machine area, Platinum TAB with SKY Channel racing coverage, Keno lounge, poker tournaments (APL Poker), and responsible gambling initiatives. Targeted at members seeking gaming entertainment and betting services.
• Playtime for Kids Supervised children's play area open Thursday to Saturday evenings with video games, play equipment, books, and activities. Cost is $5 for the first child and $1 for additional siblings. Targeted at families and parents seeking supervised children's entertainment.
• Kids Club Membership program for children offering loyalty cards, birthday benefits including one free meal, discounted promotions, and 10% off Kid Gym membership. Targeted at children of club members.
• RSL Motel 4-star motel accommodation managed as part of Dubbo RSL Club Group, offering luxury accommodation at affordable rates. Targeted at members, travellers, and event guests.
• Dubbo Rhino Lodge Lodge accommodation managed as part of Dubbo RSL Club Group. Targeted at members and travellers seeking accommodation.
• Aquatic & Health Club Fitness facility with pool, swim instructors, fitness professionals (Cert III and Cert IV qualified), and reception staff. Located within the club complex. Targeted at members and the local community seeking health and fitness services.
• Sports & Social Clubs Inner clubs including bowls, cricket, darts, euchre, golf, indoor bowls, music, snooker, soccer, squash, swimming, and tennis clubs with contact details for each. Targeted at members seeking sports and social participation.
• Courtesy Bus Free courtesy bus service for members and guests operating Thursday to Saturday evenings from 5pm, with pickups available and return trips at 9:30pm, 10:30pm, and 11:30pm. Targeted at members and guests needing transport to the venue.
• Bottleshop Bottle shop operating Monday to Wednesday 10:30am-9:30pm, Thursday to Saturday 10:30am-10pm, and Sunday 10:30am-9pm. Targeted at members and the local community seeking off-premises alcohol purchases.
• FCSWC Holiday Resorts Affordable holiday experiences through Federation of Community Sporting & Workers Clubs membership, with access to Fingal Bay, Urunga, and Sussex Inlet holiday resorts. Targeted at club members seeking holiday accommodation.
• Membership Program Club membership with benefits including discounts on drinks, food, and show tickets, Punters Club betting pool, Pay By Points loyalty system, and Swipe Station prize draws. Targeted at local community members and ex-servicemen/women seeking club access.
• North Dubbo Sporties Hospitality and sports club facilities managed as part of Dubbo RSL Club Group. Targeted at members and the local community seeking sports club facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $344,000 contributed to community via ClubGRANTS program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Federation of Community Sporting & Workers Clubs (FCSWC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDubbo RSL is a member of FCSWC, enabling members to access affordable holiday experiences at affiliated resorts including Fingal Bay Seaside Holiday Resort (Port Stephens), Urunga Riverside Holiday Resort (Northern NSW), and Haven Holiday Resort at Sussex Inlet (South Coast NSW). Members can make bookings through fcswc.org.au.
• ClubsNSW ClubGRANTScoreOthersDubbo RSL participates in the ClubGRANTS Scheme administered by ClubsNSW, contributing Category 1 cash ($139,854.19) and Category 2 cash ($205,119.48) totaling $344,973.67 annually to local community organizations. The program supports youth services, health programs, sport, aged care, and community development.
• Dubbo Regional CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContact with Dubbo Regional Council for ClubGRANTS Category 1 funding decisions. Assistance available through Manager of Community Services at 02 6840 1755.
• NSW Registered Clubs IndustryminorOthersDubbo RSL operates under the NSW Registered Clubs Act 1976 and NSW Liquor Act 1982, with oversight from liquor and gaming regulators. The club's Responsible Conduct of Gambling Policy aligns with Gaming Machines Act 2001 requirements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mounties Group: Mounties Group operates a portfolio of registered clubs across Sydney and regional NSW, including Mounties, Harbord Diggers, and several other venues. Like Dubbo RSL, it is a not-for-profit member club with gaming, dining, function, and community-investment focus.
• Campbelltown RSL: Campbelltown RSL is a Macarthur region registered club with gaming, dining, and entertainment offerings. Comparable RSL membership model with similar dining and gaming mix.
• Inverell RSL Club: Inverell RSL Club is a regional NSW RSL offering gaming, dining, and community services. Comparable as a regional registered club with similar RSL heritage and community contribution model.
• Wests Group (formerly Western Suburbs): Wests Group operates multiple Newcastle-area clubs including Wests Newcastle and Wests Cardiff, with dining, gaming, accommodation, and function venues. Comparable multi-venue registered club model with similar revenue diversification.
• Twin Towns Services Club: Twin Towns Services Club is a large multi-venue registered club on the NSW/QLD border operating clubs, accommodation, dining, gaming, and entertainment. Directly comparable to Dubbo RSL as a member-based hospitality/entertainment club with diversified revenue streams and active events programming.
• Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL is an inner-west Sydney RSL club operating clubs, gaming, dining, function rooms, and fitness facilities. Same membership-based RSL model with comparable product mix (gaming, dining, events) to Dubbo RSL.
• Penrith Panthers: Penrith Panthers is a major Western Sydney registered/leagues club with gaming, dining, entertainment, and accommodation offerings. Highly comparable multi-venue club format with similar function/events and gaming revenue mix to Dubbo RSL.

Regional players

• Mudgeeraba RSL: Mudgeeraba RSL is a regional Gold Coast Hinterland RSL club with dining, gaming, and entertainment offerings. Comparable RSL membership model and community focus, but operates in a different regional geography (SE Queensland) and does not directly compete with Dubbo RSL.

Broad incumbents

• Star Entertainment Group: Star Entertainment Group operates major integrated resorts (The Star Sydney, The Star Gold Coast, Treasury Brisbane) with gaming, hotels, dining, and events. A broader incumbent in the Australian gaming/hospitality space; comparable in gaming, dining, and event function operations but at much larger scale.
• Endeavour Group (ALH Hotels): Endeavour Group operates the ALH Hotels portfolio of 330+ pubs and hotels across Australia, plus Dan Murphy's and BWS. A broader incumbent in Australian hospitality and licensed venue operations; comparable operational footprint in dining, bars, and bottled liquor sales, though not a member club.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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