Gross volume
$847,291
+12.4% vs prior day
Trusted at Australia's largest events
Event-grade technology
Simple enough for every day
Proven at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, Ekka, Taronga Zoo, and Hawaii State Fairs. 3M+ transactions processed. Simple enough for seasonal staff.
Sydney Royal Easter ShowEkka BrisbaneTaronga ZooHawaii State Fairs
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Transactions
24,847
+7.8% today
Avg order
$34.10
+$1.90 vs last week
Open disputes
2
-3 resolved
Revenue cadence
15 min interval12 vendor settlements synced
09:0012:0015:0018:00
Top vendors
Split ledger statusHarbour Grill
$82,400
Midway Rides
$76,190
Sugar Lane
$54,880
The Problem
The challenges every large venue faces
Revenue friction
Exhibitors and organisers settle with manual reporting after the event. Disputes. Delays. Lost trust.
Fragmented payments
Cash, EFTPOS, wristbands, mobile — each its own terminal, its own reports, its own failures.
No real-time visibility
Decisions based on anecdote, not evidence. No view of flows, dwell time, or revenue spikes until it's too late.
The Platform
Three pillars. One connected system.
Pillar 1
Settlement you don't dread
Vendor/organiser percentage splits calculated instantly on every transaction. Both sides see the same numbers in real time. No spreadsheets, no disputes, no waiting weeks.
Reconciliation typically drops from days to zero for our clients.
“It used to be a pain point for both sides. Now everyone sees their numbers in real time.”
Pillar 2
Payments that just work
Wristband tap, Visa, Amex, mobile wallet — one device. Works offline. Seasonal staff learn it in under 5 minutes. No separate EFTPOS, no cash counting islands.
Digital wallets typically drive ~40% greater spend compared to card and cash.
400+ POS terminals deployed at a single 12-day event.
Pillar 3
From anecdote to evidence
Revenue by stall, category, hour. Know which rides attract families early, which food vendors spike at night. Staffing redeployed, marketing targeted, crowd management proactive.
Card data tokenised — never touches organiser servers.
At events with 120,000+ daily visitors, real-time data is operational infrastructure, not a luxury.
No queuing
Tickets and credits pre-purchased
Earlier cash flow
Payments before gates open
Full transparency
Live sales and splits for exhibitors
Works anywhere
Terminals operate offline or on
Actionable insights
Visitor journeys and spend patterns
Visitor Experience
Technology that visitors actually enjoy using
Interactive maps, digital wallets, family management, and targeted notifications — designed around the visitor, not the operator.
Cashless wallets
Enable cashless credits, top-ups and redemptions to reduce queues and increase on-site spending.
Interactive maps
Help visitors find stages, attractions, food and amenities with clear, easy-to-use maps.
Family management
Manage wallets and permissions for family groups. Parents control spending, kids tap and go.
Targeted notifications
Move crowds to quieter areas, announce parades, reduce congestion. The right message to the right zone.
Implementation Partner
Indoor wayfinding that works at scale
Interactive 3D venue maps help visitors navigate complex sites, find vendors, and discover attractions — all within your branded app.
3D venue mapsTurn-by-turnSearch & discoverReal-time
Self-Service Hardware
89% self-service at Ekka Brisbane
Wall-mounted kiosks let visitors top up Fun Pass credits and check balances without queuing. Combined with in-app purchases, Ekka achieved 89% self-service sales — freeing staff for guest experience instead of transactions.
NFC tapCard paymentsBalance checkApp top-ups
Read the Ekka case study Global Stage
From showgrounds to shorelines
Powering events across Australia and the United States — royal shows, music festivals, business conferences, and resort experiences.
Sydney
NSWRoyal ShowsICC ConferencesCultural Events
Maui
HawaiiResort EventsBeach Festivals
Brisbane
QLDMusic FestivalsBeer Festivals
Melbourne
VICCultural EventsExpos
Adelaide
SARoyal ShowsWine & Food
United States
USALive EventsConferencesFestivals
As featured in Australasian Leisure Management · Issue 170
Read the case study3M+ transactions400+ terminals300K top-ups#2 App Store
How does it work?
Set up, launch, and manage complex sites with one connected system
01
Setup
Configure locations, products, and experiences to match your operations.
Define layouts, payment rules, branding, and access in one place.
02
Deploy
Publish vendors, stores, pricing, devices, and content in minutes.
Your teams and visitors see the right tools and information at the right time.
03
Monitor
Track payments and usage in real time as conditions change on site.
Respond quickly to issues and optimize performance throughout the event.
Our Mission
Built by event people, for event people
Ludo was born from the frustration of clunky, unreliable event technology. We believe payment systems should be invisible — allowing organisers to focus on the show, and guests to focus on the fun.
Our aim is to deliver a better visitor experience, increase efficiency, and drive revenue growth. When you make life easier for the visitor, the organiser, and the exhibitor at the same time, everyone wins.
Reliability First
Offline-first architecture means you never miss a sale — even when the network does.
Radical Transparency
Every transaction tracked, every split visible in real-time. Both sides always see the same numbers.
Built to Scale
From local markets to 120,000+ daily guests. Proven at Australia's largest ticketed events.
Melbourne, Australia
Austin, Texas
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it work without internet?
Yes. Our system is designed with an 'offline-first' architecture. Payments and scans continue to work instantly even if the network goes down, syncing automatically when connectivity returns.
Can I use my own hardware?
We support a wide range of standard Android NFC devices and specific payment terminals. Contact our team to check if your existing fleet is compatible.
How fast are payouts?
Revenue splits are calculated in real-time. Payouts are typically processed within 48 hours of event completion, subject to banking clearing times.
Is training required?
Minimal. Our seasonal staff interface is designed to be learned in under 5 minutes, reducing error rates and training costs significantly.
Book a Demo
Deliver a better event experience with Ludo
See how cashless payments, real-time analytics, and visitor apps can transform your next event. Book a personalised demo with our team.