Agricultural Shows

Move Crowds Faster, Settle Exhibitors Instantly

One platform for NFC wristbands, vendor settlement, and live operations across 500+ terminals. Proven at 120k+ daily visitors.

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Ekka Fun Pass kiosk surrounded by crowds at night with carnival rides in the background
900k+
Total Visitors
500+
Terminals Deployed
3M+
Transactions Across Events
99.99%
Operational Uptime
Visitors using self-service top-up kiosks at the Ekka
Ludo self-service kiosk with Ekka Fun Pass interface
Visitor tapping Top Up on Ekka Fun Pass kiosk
Visitor scanning QR code on Ekka Fun Pass sign to download the app

Peak-Day Throughput

Keep rides, games, food, and gates moving with one checkout flow.

Peak-Day Throughput
Closed-loop credits and open-loop tap in a single terminal
Under 15 seconds per transaction at kiosks
Validates on-device, so payments keep working when connectivity drops
Purpose-built wireless network eliminates dependency on venue infrastructure

Visitor App That Earns Its Install

Maps, bookmarks, purchases, pre-orders, and discounts: real utility that drives 4x account creation.

Visitor App That Earns Its Install
#1 app in its category during event periods, with hundreds of thousands of users per event
89% self-service adoption at Ekka
Families manage spend across linked wristbands and mobile

Transparent Settlement

Settlement becomes boring. Real-time splits cut disputes.

Transparent Settlement
Policy-based splits applied per transaction automatically
Operator and vendor see identical totals
Faster end-of-day close, fewer post-event arguments

Live Ops Command

See what's happening now, not next week.

Live Ops Command
Revenue by precinct, vendor, and hour
Terminal monitoring catches problems before complaints
Queue pressure signals for redeploying staff

Hardware at Scale

Plug-and-play devices with a proven deployment runbook.

Hardware at Scale
Zebra Android terminals on 5G and Wi-Fi
Pre-configured: vendors sign in and start selling
Event-day escalation pathways for field support
Ludo-deployed wireless network covers the full showground footprint

What your vendors see

Every stallholder gets a live dashboard showing their sales, split percentage, and upcoming payout. No calls to the office, no surprises.

Today's Sales
$4,218
12% vs yesterday
Transactions
187
avg $22.56
Your Split (75%)
$3,163
Top item: Mega Mix (42 sold)
Recent TransactionsTom's Showbags, Stall 42
2:14 PMMega Mix ShowbagWristband$28.00
2:11 PMBertie Beetle BagCard Tap$15.00
2:08 PMMega Mix Showbag ×2Wristband$56.00
2:03 PMFairy Floss BundleMobile$12.00
Next payout: $3,163.50. Deposits within 48 hours of event close
Sydney Royal Easter Show
“We needed to elevate our visitor experience, and we found a partner in Ludo capable of delivering everything we envisioned on a digital platform.”
Shane McGrath
Shane McGrath
Head of Operations, Sydney Royal Easter Show
Case Study
Sydney Royal Easter Show
Sydney Royal Easter Show300k+ visitor credit top-ups

Full digital event platform across 500+ vendors with NFC wristbands, self-service kiosks, and real-time settlement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about running cashless at your show.

How is Ludo different from other event payment platforms?+

Ludo is purpose-built for high-attendance agricultural shows and has powered cashless payments at events like the Sydney Royal Easter Show (900,000+ visitors) and Brisbane's Ekka. The platform handles NFC wristbands, card terminals, and self-service kiosks across hundreds of vendor sites with automated revenue splits and real-time reporting.

How does vendor settlement work?+

Every transaction is tagged to a specific vendor in real time. Revenue splits (e.g. 75% vendor / 25% operator) are calculated automatically as sales happen. Both sides see identical totals on a live dashboard. Payouts are processed within 48 hours of event close, with no spreadsheets or manual reconciliation required.

Does it work offline?+

Yes. Terminals validate on-device and batch-upload when connectivity returns. If the network drops, payments and NFC taps keep working. That is critical for large outdoor showgrounds with uneven Wi-Fi coverage.

How many terminals can the platform support at one event?+

Ludo has deployed 500+ terminals at a single event with 99.99% uptime. The platform scales with your footprint. Whether you're running 50 terminals or 500, each vendor gets the same onboarding flow and the same real-time dashboard.

What is the difference between closed-loop and open-loop payments?+

Closed-loop systems use a dedicated balance loaded onto a wristband or card that can only be spent within the event. Open-loop accepts standard bank cards and mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay). Ludo supports both: venues can run closed-loop NFC wristbands alongside open-loop card payments on the same terminal, giving visitors the choice.