Talarius Shareholders voted to approve, by the necessary majorities, the scheme of arrangement under s425 Companies Act 1985 to implement the recommended acquisition of Talarius by European Gaming (a joint venture company controlled by Tattersall's and Macquarie). [more information]
Sega Amusements Europe Ltd has announced another new appointment and the creation of a new division at the same time. Alan Smith will take the head role of the recently formed New Business Division. [more information]
At the ATEI 2007 new week, Photo Play presents its entirely new promotions concept for the first time. A 2D-barcode, the so-called data matrix, is held before the Photo Play terminal's camera lens. [more information]
Sega Amusements Europe Ltd. will be taking the largest stand space ever seen outside of Japan for the company at the forth coming ATEI next week – 102% larger than last years in fact. [more information]
Next week at ICE 2007, Elo will be showing the touch equivalent of a royal flush with breakthrough new products for gaming and casino applications. [more information]
After the successful debut, The 2nd Hot Games Show will be held in Hall2, Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan in September 7th-9th, 2007. The organizer, Hot Games/ A.G.I.S Magazine, sincerely invites operators from overseas to attend Hot Games Show again. [more information]
Diversity is the most important factor that marks the surviving sectors of amusement and gaming in the 2006/7 market. Those companies that have embraced new methodologies and new sectors are those both well placed to succeed and adapt. [more information]
December marked the signing of a new business partnership between Italian companies Comestro Group and Giussani Serrature. Which grants Comestero Group distribution rights to Giussani's wide range of security products, including locks and other high protection standard products. [more information]
Street Fighter Combo Arcade Machines are now available from Highway in Cyberlead, Atomiswave SD, Atomiswave U/R and Egret cabinets. More than 5 Street Fighter games are included. [more information]
The United Kingdom leads the way in the development of a new generation of theme park and visitor attraction queuing technology linked to visitors' mobile phones. [more information]
The first Hot Games Show was held on November 3rd~5th in Taichung World Trade Center. Hot Games Show is the only exhibition concerning Taiwanese and foreign companies in Taiwan that attracted 54 exhibitors. [more information]
PKF successfully participated and co-organised a specialised conference, last month, to deal with issues effecting the international gaming scene at the historical setting of Fitzpatrick Castle in Dublin. [more information]
Mick Kennedy has been promoted to the post of Head of Sales UK and
Ireland at Brent Sales. The move follows on from the announcement that
John McKenzie is stepping up to the role of Managing Director at Namco
Europe as from 1st January 2007. [more information]
The UK amusement sector gathered in London for Preview'07, the harbinger to the January ATEI event and 2007 season, an event that proved some home truths about operational difficulties, but also demonstrated an underlying resilience in the market. [more information]
Everything must be sold in our Christmas stock clearance - it's one of the best chances to purchase arcade machines at clearance prices. Machines are available in fully reconditioned, ex arcade or project style (work needed). [more information]
We have large stocks available for immediate shipment of Taito's Egret 2 Japan made arcade cabinets. All machines come with 2 player control panels, and offer wide range of features. [more information]
Aloha XMas is the name of the latest Premium-Game developed by TAB-Austria which was transferred online to all networked Silverballs by the end of November 2006. [more information]
Officially representing the regions pay to play leisure industry as BACTAs new North West Vice Chair is Money Controls UK Sales Manager Dave Ellwood. [more information]
Forge Europa, a UK based manufacturer of LED components, displays and LED assemblies will be exhibiting at ICE 2007. At the exhibition, Forge Europa will be launching a new range of standard and custom designed LED assemblies. [more information]
Pub sized pool tables now on sale for the holiday season. These tables are full pub sized and made by Armada. All tables are in good working condition with no holes or noticeable marks including the cloth. Every unit is sold with working coin mech and a full set of accessories. [more information]
Sammy's Atomiswave Upright cabinets are now on sale by Highway. These 25 inch upright cabinets offer high resolution 31khz monitors and feature twin joystick panels, and are suitable for gun games such as Extreme Hunting or Jamma joystick games. [more information]
Egret 3 Cabinet Sale is now on, with container based orders accepted for Taito's premium arcade cabinet. All machines are offered with 2 player control panel, 15/24/31khz multi resolution 29 inch monitor and much more. [more information]
The Very Important Person theory of ‘milking' the guest – offering special guest benefits to VIP paying individuals has seen an increase, but technology now makes it possible to expand the number of specialized services that offer a value-added benefit. [more information]
Brent Sales/Namco Europe have launched a remodelled version of one of the industry's most renowned cranes, unveiling the new ‘Brent's X-Factor Bright' at the recent Preview exhibition in London. [more information]
The FM Transmitter Car MP3 Player is our latest product and is in stock. This compact player can transmit MP3 through your cars FM stereo. The device can read MP3s from your SD flash card or USB Pen Drive. [more information]
Namco has announced details of its UK business restructuring to take effect January 1st, 2007. The current Namco Europe Limited will have a name change to Namco Holdings UK Limited and in future this company will operate as a holding company. [more information]
Face place has added a communication tool to their website, a blog. While developing their blog, Face Place wanted to be sure it was more then just a sales tool. "We want to expand the awareness of Photo Booths and get coin-op people thinking of them as a viable and valuable entertainment element," stated Face Place Vice President. [more information]
Gaming companies have switched their focus from the huge US market to concentrate more on Europe and Asia; speculation is mounting regarding mergers between 888 and PartyGaming and /or Ladbrokes. [more information]
As the Bank of England announces the release of a new £20 note Money
Controls is ahead of the game as ever with products already geared up to
deal with it. [more information]
During the traditional clients' evening after the first trade day of Enada. Funworld ag marketing and sales officer, Marco Huter, was able to surprise Italian clients with the appointment of a new subsidiary manager. [more information]
In January 2007 TAB-Austria is best known for its touch screen terminals, will start to produce 300 kiosk terminals every week. This is thanks in part to their decision to start producing terminals for other companies. [more information]
The 2007 International Casino Exhibition (ICE), which opens its doors on 23-25 January at London's Earls Court Exhibition Centre, is on course to become the biggest and most comprehensive display of casino products and services in its 15-year history. [more information]
This time the venue is the historical setting of Fitzpatrick Castle and is all happening from the 5th to the 7th November in Dublin. This year has seen PKF organising another successful conference in Munich on the possible effects resulting from a de-regulation of the German market. [more information]
Polish Manufacturers Dawpool have launched a new kiddie ride called Mr Buggy, and is styled like a sand dune buggy. It's a coin operated two seater where kids can pretend their on an exciting outing. [more information]
Brent Sales/Namco Europe have secured exclusive distribution rights for the latest novelty photo vending booth developed by Fusence, Magic Photo Land. [more information]
For a dozen years, the show has grown to be one of the most representative for Asia from the original local event by attracting numerous international buyers. [more information]
The crowded September exhibition schedule continued with a bumper showing in America. The Amusement and Music Operators Association (AMOA) event played host to the second big amusement show of the 2006, again supported this year by the Fun Expo. [more information]
On October 23, William Roark of RB Amusements, Inc. in Honea Path, SC won a Face Place Photo Booth donated by Face Plate as part of the Wayne E. Hesch Scholarship Fund Raising raffle. [more information]
Sega Europe had a strong presence at the recently held trade show "Preview 2007" which was held in London (UK). Whilst many from Sega had anecdotally stated during the two show days that things were going well it is only now that the orders and reactions speak for themselves. [more information]
The Leisure Industry Week (LIW) show gathered the 400 top international suppliers and developers for the health and fitness, leisure and attraction, and for the first time invited the hospitality and food industry with the inclusion of the National Licensed Business show. [more information]
On February 20-22, 2007, Belgrade (Serbia), will hold the premier specialized exhibition for gaming industry in the South-East European "GAMING EXPO BELGRADE". [more information]
While still recovering from the over-exuberance of the ATE event, the Stinger made its way to the regular attendance to the premier Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA) industry gathering. [more information]
In 2005 TAB-Austria started with its Golden Island gambling terminals. Now they officially can also be used in Croatian Casinos. For a short time TAB-Austria obtains the casino licence for Croatia for Golden Island touch screen gambling terminals with Croatian, English and German software. [more information]
Last Sunday marked the end of another excellent edition ended of the International Amusement & Gaming Machine Show. That featured 9,217 visitors (3.4% more than 2005) as well as 200 companies occupying 20,000 m2 of exhibit space. The next appointment is in March 2007 at Rimini Fiera with Enada Spring. [more information]
Boss Media, the Sweden-headquartered creator of e-gaming software, is preparing to make a big impression at January's ICEi exhibition where it will occupy the biggest stand in the show's history. [more information]
Tain Poker Network is joining the Tribeca Poker Network. This merger will allow all existing Tain Network partners to migrate their players to the Tribeca Tables platform. [more information]
At this years Fun Expo, the International Association for the Leisure and Entertainment Industry (IALEI), the Face Place Photo Booth won for Best New Redemption or Novelty Product [more information]
The 11,000-plus non-UK buyers that are expected to attend January's London shows, can now apply for their free admission tickets online. The facility, which also includes an automated visa assistance service, is available at <a href="http://www.atei-exhibition.com" target="_blank">www.atei-exhibition.com</a> [more information]
In keeping with tradition, trade fair visitors were welcomed with interesting offers at the Photo Play booth during the ProGameShow 2006. Once again, the Xtreme Generation was the focus of attention, with its ‘Touch of Sports' concept. [more information]
Recently the one hundred thousandth music title was made available on TAB-Austria's database for digital jukebox Max Fire and Silverball Max touch screen terminals. [more information]
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