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Why does Guest Experience Advice Often Miss the Overall Vision?

When operators talk about guest experience in nightlife, the conversation usually goes in familiar...

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10 Questions to Ask Before Buying an ID Scanner

Choosing the best ID scanner for your venue is more than just a purchase, it’s a long-term...

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Utah’s New “100% ID” Alcohol Law Is Effective January 1, 2026. Here’s What Venues Need to Know

Starting January 1, 2026, Utah’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) is implementing a...

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All I Want for Christmas Is a Valid ID: Keep Your Venue Safe During the Holiday Rush

For most people, the holidays mean ugly sweaters, gingerbread, and one too many plays of our...

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Patronscan vs. Amazon ID Scanners: Which to Invest In

When you’re responsible for protecting a liquor license, preventing underage entry or sales, and...

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The Winning Hand in Casino Security: Real-Time ID Verification

When the lights are flashing and the tables are full, the last thing a casino and gaming room wants...

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How to Handle Denied Entry Without Escalation

Turning away a guest is one of the toughest challenges for any bar, nightclub, or venue. Whether...

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Scary Truth: Why Fake IDs Spike on Halloween

Every October, fake ID use spikes across North America. Crowded venues, elaborate disguises, and...

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Tricks and Treats for Spotting Fake IDs This Halloween

Halloween is one of the most exciting and challenging nights of the year for bars and nightclubs....

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What’s Scarier, Fights or Fines? A Halloween Cautionary Tale for Bar and Venue Owners

Halloween is more than just pumpkin spice and costumes. It’s one of the busiest nights of the year...

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Ghost Guests and Watchlists: Managing Troublemakers Across Multiple Locations

Running multiple venues comes with opportunities to scale your business, but also new risks. One of...

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Fang-Tastic Promotions: How Bars & Clubs Can Boost Revenue Safely on Halloween

Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy. It’s one of the biggest nightlife events of the year.

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SB 650 – The Deshawn Jagwan Act in Texas, USA. Are you prepared?

Starting September 1, 2025, the State of Texas will begin enforcing SB 650, The Deshawn Jagwan Act....

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Common Mistakes Venues Make When Implementing ID Scanners

Bars and nightclubs are under increasing pressure to create safe environments, prevent underage...

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Music Festival Safety: Why ID Scanners Are Your Event Security Team's First Line of Defense

When it comes to music festival safety, your entry process isn’t just a logistics problem. It’s...

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Why Every Bar Should Have an ID Scanner in 2025

The bar industry has always been about experience—ambience, music, service, and most importantly,...

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FAQ: Improving Event Security with ID Scanners

ID scanners play a crucial role in verifying the identity and age of attendees, reducing the...

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How to Spot Fake IDs in Bars & Nightclubs: A Step-by-Step Guide for Door Staff

Spotting a fake ID used to be easy: cheap plastic, a blurry photo, or an out-of-state license that...

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