Innovators and entrepreneurs from the Middle East's amusements industry are to be recognized with a start-studded Awards programme as part of the 2011 edition of the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement and Leisure (DEAL) expo, taking place in April. [more information]
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) today announced Tom Williams, Universal Parks & Resorts chairman and CEO will be the keynote speaker at the General Managers' and Owners' Breakfast at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2010. [more information]
GIA announces the release of the US and German report on Coin-operated Amusement Devices. Coin-operated Amusement Devices market is projected to exceed $10.5 billion in the US and $1.6 billion in Germany by the year 2015. Demand for Amusement Devices with Prizes, which represents the most popular coin-operated amusement devices in Germany, is continuing to increase, primarily due to the new Gaming Ordinance. [more information]
Bandai Namco reports that it has established an international prize merchandise division. It is headquartered London, and is led by industry veteran Alan Smith. [more information]
We have Extreme Hunting 2 Kit to offer at lower price. Embark on a hunting trip of a lifetime with Extreme Hunting 2 Tournament Edition, the second, and better than ever, installment of the Extreme Hunting Franchise. [more information]
ENADA 2010, the 38th International Amusement & Gaming Machine Show that Rimini Fiera is organizing at Fiera di Roma, from 6th to 8th October, promises to be a record edition. There again, the signs are unmistakeable: the turnover is rising and opportunities increase with new games and new methods available. [more information]
Konami Digital Entertainment (KDE) reveals on official webpage the schedule for the location testing in Japan of the Metal Gear franchise amusement title. [more information]
MEI and AMI Entertainment Network, Inc. are pleased to announce an agreement where MEI will be specified as the standard bill validator for all new domestic Megatouch touchscreen entertainment systems. [more information]
Golden Tee 2011 is in the air.
While new equipment, features, and even wacky clothing excite the masses headed into a new year ~ it's the courses that really bring about the most excitement when thinking about a new virtual golfing update. [more information]
TouchTunes, the largest interactive out-of-home entertainment network in North America, has announced the June 25 debut of a special playlist for celebrating Independence Day. [more information]
We have a large quantity of Primeval Hunt machines available and ready for immediate shipment. Discounts are available for container size orders. The machines are ex-USA and are full English version. [more information]
Our new model 12.1 Inch CGA EGA VGA to SVGA LCD Panels have arrived and are now available for immediate purchase. The new version panel features Super MVA technology, allowing for a wider viewing angle from all sides of the LCD Panel. The panel retains all the same great features as our previous 12.1 Inch Panel, and is ideal as an update or replacement of older superseded CRT and LCD monitors - perfect for CNC Industrial and Commercial applications. [more information]
After only 6 months on the market, Terminator Salvation has topped the Raw Thrills Box Office at $70,000 and counting! This game is more than demonstrating its value to the current market, IT'S ON TOP!! [more information]
After hosting three successful shows in May, Betson Texas decided to perform an encore and add one more date to their spotlight tour schedule. The new date was announced and on May 27th the factory reps gave their final spring performance to operators at the Greenspoint Marriott in Houston, Texas. [more information]
Following last year's successful launch, organisers BACTA have been busy improving the show and hall layout and rebooking the companies that took part at the first event. [more information]
After last years succesful premiere, IAAPA Europe will for the second time bring the Institute for Attractions Managers to Europe. This 3-day programme is aimed at mid-level managers with two to three years of professional experience and will focus on the different fields of attractions management. [more information]
We currently have limited stock of Guitar Freaks V5 and Drum Mania V5 PCBs for sale. These PCBs are used, Japanese versions and will ship with HDD and USB lock dongle. Please contact our sales team for pricing. [more information]
Now we have stocked some Pump It Up Parts and other Andamiro parts in warehouse for immediate shipment. Please click this news to know more about it. [more information]
The first 5D Trans-Force attraction started operation in Finland. At this point more than 20 Trans-Force attractions are successfully working in Russia and CIS. [more information]
TouchTunes Interactive Networks, the largest interactive in-venue entertainment network in North America, along with C3 Presents and RED, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, announced today a sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to the premier summer music festival Lollapalooza, on August 6-8, 2010 in Grant Park, Chicago. [more information]
SALEX 2010, preparing the 21th edition of the Brazilian exhibition. The SALEX 2010, will be held from July 28 to 30, 2010, at Transamerica Expo Center, located on Avenue Dr. Mario Villas Boas Rodrigues, 387 ~ Sao Paulo ~ SP ~ BRAZIL [more information]
Arcade Heroes fan website breaks the news of new SEGA racer with exclusive coverage and images. SEGA Amusement Europe (SAE) held a special LocTest for their in-house developed racing title ~ 'GRID'. [more information]
CORE Cashless is pleased to announce the installation of their comprehensive cashless system at Luna Park, a new facility in Coney Island, NY, which opened Memorial Day weekend. [more information]
We currently have two units of Monopoly: The Medal 2nd Edition for immediate shipment ex Japan. They are clearance items and are heavily discounted for quick sale. Please contact our sales team for pricing and ordering information. [more information]
Due to the very difficult trading conditions in the UK Coin-Op Market, Howard & Wikberg Promotions is sorry to announce that this years' London Preview Exhibition is cancelled. [more information]
Underneath the sunny California skies, the West Coast offices of Betson Enterprises, located in Hayward and Buena Park opened the doors for their annual spring spotlight shows. [more information]
We would like to introduce a new product of ours, the RGB Sync on Green 31k to VGA / HDTV Converter. This product is a modified version of our existing ID#694 converter, and has been modified to accept a RGB Sync on Green Input, and Output as a RGBHV Separate Sync signal. This feature is very beneficial to those who may have equipment with RGB Sync on Green Output, and are experiencing difficulty in connecting such equipment to their VGA display which may not accept an RGB Sync on Green signal. [more information]
One Ceremony, One Name To Recognize Excellence
in Worldwide Attractions Industry ~ The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) will build on the tradition of the 'brass ring' and expand the scope of the 2010 Brass Ring Awards to recognize excellence in multiple disciplines, including marketing, merchandising, human resources, and entertainment. [more information]
IAAPA Attractions Expo 2010 ~ IAAPA Attractions Expo is the largest conference and trade show in the world for the attractions industry. Participants buy and sell the latest products and services for the attractions market, attend education sessions led by the industry's leading experts, and build a valuable network among industry professionals. [more information]
EMBED, a leading provider of Debit Card and Point of Sale Systems for the amusement and family entertainment industry, announces the successful installation of the Embed System at Hoopla's entertainment and restaurant located in Muncy, PA. USA [more information]
What new opportunities the coin-op operator can look forward to ~
funworld, renowned for its PHOTO PLAY terminals, has taken a new direction ~ aiming to develop unique products of which operators can profit strongly from, no matter where the player is playing. [more information]
Baseball fever runs high in New York City, especially if you are a Yankee fan. During a recent baseball outing, Apple Industries, recently hosted an outing for several key Betson Distributor executives at Yankee Stadium. [more information]
Lottomatica Group S.p.A. announced that its subsidiary SPIELO Manufacturing ULC has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with American Gaming & Electronics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wells-Gardner Electronics Corporation (NYSE Amex:WGA), to distribute SPIELO's prodiGi Vu™ Video Gaming Terminal (VGT) and game content to licensed operators in the new Illinois VGT market. [more information]
Tim Timco announced as new Director of Sales and Marketing for CORE Cashless; industry leader in admission and revenue control cashless solutions. [more information]
Stride, The Ridiculously Long Lasting Gum is excited to announce that Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade of Portland Oregon is the winner of Stride's Save the Arcades 2 program. [more information]
The International Video Game Hall of Fame and Museum (IVGHOF) announced plans today to launch a campaign to collect one copy of every arcade video game ever produced ~ a number that includes more than 4,500 coin-operated amusement devices produced since Computer Space in 1971 ~ and collectively weighing more than 1 million pounds. [more information]
Trade sources are reporting that the National Bulk Vendors Association (NBVA) has announced the location and time of its 2011 Annual Convention--Mar. 1-3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center--co-located with the Amusement Expo, which is sponsored by the Amusement and Music Operators Association (AMOA) and the American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA). [more information]
Namco Bandai wows media at E3 with new Pac-Man titles ~ celebrating 30th anniversary of the iconic game character. Along with the launch of new consumer console titles ~ Namco Bandai showed the latest version of 'Pac-Man Battle Royale' ~ the four player table top amusement title. [more information]
There's a phrase that says: ''Good things last forever''; and this seems to be the case with Coin Tech and Fun City India, whom are about to celebrate another year of joint success very soon. [more information]
Stern Pinball Inc. is conducting a limited market test exclusively in 16 select Costco stores in 12 states. The test includes a total of 48 reduced feature, lower cost, custom designed Batman pinball machines with less complex playfields. [more information]
In an effort to improve efficiencies, while taking advantage of the competitive Commercial real estate market, Suzo-Happ has made the decision to relocate its Elk Grove, IL operations. [more information]
TSR ~ Coverage of the trends currently dominating the Public-Space entertainment scene looks initially at the area of Music Simulation and the extensive number of new machines in the four main categories of the genre. [more information]
Some models of Sanwa Joystick and Buttons are now in stock again. Please check this news story for more details. In addition, we will introduce more Sanwa spare parts, like GT-Y octagonal restrictor, mounting plate, microswitch, etc in next few days. [more information]
In news marking the expansion of Highwaygames the online magazine featuring the latest news, manufacturer & product information ~ the service has entered into a special agreement with Digital Out-of-Home entertainment consultancy <b>KWP Limited</b> ~ commissioned to compile international breaking trade news, for the growing readership.
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The AAMA has secured a promotional package with the 'app' to highlight the organization, the Game Room booth, logo and it will list all AAMA members exhibiting in this year's Bowl Expo Game Room! [more information]
Leaders from the American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA), the Amusement & Music Operators Association (AMOA), and the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) jointly announced future plans for Amusement Expo 2011, which will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center March 1-3, 2011. [more information]
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