The International Amusement & Gaming Machine Show "Enada" will start it's 34th run next week. Starting with the ribbon cutting at 11am on thursday the 12th with the honors going to Rt. Hon. Alfiero Grandi,
Undersecretary for Economy & Finance. [more information]
People are still reeling from the news that a bill that basically stops the credit card companies and banks from processing bets from online gaming companies, has actually made it's way through the US Senate and the US President could make it law any day. [more information]
Namco Europe has announced the appointment of Cocamatic as the exclusive and official distributors for Time Crisis 4 throughout the Iberian peninsula. [more information]
The company had the most prominent display of new hardware than for many years – the first signs of the Square Enix investment into the company's development. [more information]
Upgrade your Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune Version 1 machines into Version 2. Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 2 offers 80 episodes in which players can test their racing skills. The "Story Mode" has 40 episodes, in addition there are four series each containing ten episodes focused on specific characters. [more information]
Acrosser Technology, Co, LTD announces the release of AR-ES0891, the Embedded Systems designed for Gaming and Multimedia applications requiring reliable yet powerful computing capabilities. [more information]
Macau, being famed as Las Vegas of the Orient, is Asia's gaming & entertainment hub and the only city in China where casino is legalized. [more information]
Brent Electronic has announced the promotion of Steve Short to the post of sales manager. Steve, whose appointment is with immediate effect, assumes the mantle of duties previously held by Peter Murphy. [more information]
During the build-up to AM Show 2006 information began circulating that the Sony PlayStation 2 arcade conversion of the console system had come to its end. Victim of its own success and impact from Sony's moves towards their next-generation console, the PS2 is now ended for amusement usage. [more information]
RetroBlast.com and GameRoom Magazine are running a Arcade, Pinball, Video Game "Motivational" Posters Compeition this month. The contest is open to the public. [more information]
The International Gaming Conference & Expo (IGCE), slated for November 5-7 at the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Dublin, Ireland, will feature an unprecedented line-up of legal experts discussing the current state of the interactive gaming industry both in the U.S. and internationally. [more information]
Now into its 3rd year, Combating Cybercrime in Betting & Gaming 2007 will this year see a range of new sessions and speakers, including a focus on the response of the payments and banking sector to cyber fraud. [more information]
Recent changes in the market place, digital music continuing to replace CDs. Has caused a shift in the distribution network of NSM parts and service in Australia. Musicola the NSM distributor has ceased service, repairs and spare parts for NSM. [more information]
Plans to build a Amusement Park in tribute to one of the world's greatest martial artist Bruce Lee are currently being finalised. The park will be build in Shunde, northwest of Hong Kong. [more information]
Money Controls continues its commitment to first-class customer service with the appointment of Ken Dharwar as Technical Sales Manager. [more information]
Brent Sales/Namco Europe has secured distribution rights for the new version of Raptor Captor. Set to make its European debut at October's Preview exhibition. [more information]
Sources have started to circulate reports that Taito and Capcom are in the final phase of discussions on a possible partnership. This is not yet a merger but it is following the agreement to move over to the TypeX+ hardware. [more information]
The Isle of Man government will be using its high profile presence at January's ICEi to promote its position as a leading jurisdiction of choice for the world's remote gaming operators. [more information]
Tribeca Tables Europe Ltd, the providers of comprehensive ePoker solutions has announced that Sporting Index have joined the Tribeca Tables Poker Network. [more information]
West London-based amusement machine manufacturer/distributor, Brent Sales/Namco Europe has described this summer as its busiest ever, citing the huge demand for Namco Time Crisis 4 and Raw Thrills' Super Bikes as the main reason behind the successful trading period. [more information]
Add reverse camera and turn your car navigation screen into multimedia system by using our RGB signal converters. Whether your car is locally made or imported, we have a wide range of models suitable to "add life" to your navigation screen. [more information]
Due to the united nations' decision no. 1701 and the situation in Lebanon and the middle east, The organisers of the CFA Expo have decided to postpone the exhibition to 13-16 February 2007. [more information]
Korean president Roh Moo-hyun recently shunned allegations that his nephew was linked to a controversy over a popular game machine business, as opposition forces geared up to thrust the scandal against the ruling camp. [more information]
The International Gaming Conference & Expo (IGCE), will take place November 5-7 in Dublin at the historic Fitzpatrick Castle and will feature an extensive and comprehensive program and roster of speakers. [more information]
ICE 2007 is set to welcome more South American buyers than ever before following the announcement of a joint promotional agreement between the London show organisers, Clarion ATE, and Monografie S.A [more information]
Deith Group has announced the appointment of Hazel Electronics as their key supplier for all spare parts. The Kent based company will take over all non-warranty spare part and service orders for all parts. [more information]
Triotech Amusement is pleased to announce the launch of the standard version of its full-blown driving simulator, Wasteland Racers 2071. With the compact shape and a sleek new look of Wasteland Racers Standard. [more information]
All staggered together, and showing Asian growth, with Stinger correspondence attending the SEGA Private Show Summer 2006 reveals new thinking with the Lets Go Jungle shooter, exclusive close look at OutRun 2 SP SDX, that looks to driver competition for new Konami Thrill Driver 4, (with the new European SEGA driver on the horizon) and the announcement of the SEGA Sammy Holding results that see a decline on consumer, while amusement increases. [more information]
TAB-Austria's linked Silverball terminals are still enjoying free premimum games a year after the programmes inception. A new game is automatically transmitted to online terminals once a month. [more information]
Money Controls, innovators in bill acceptance, will showcase a revolutionary new bill/ticket acceptor for the gaming industry with full demonstrations of Ardac Elite at Stand no. 119E during the EELEX trade show in Moscow 2006. [more information]
GTI EXPO 2006 took place at Hall 1, B, C and D Zones of Taipei World Trade Center last month. There were over 100 exhibitors representing more than 2,000 of the latest products at the show this year, and nearly 4,000 attendees paid visitors to the show. [more information]
A consortium of leading developers of arcade-style video games and allied media outlets have announced plans for a state-of-the-art, interactive mobile exhibit (the Virtual Arcade Experience). [more information]
Namco Europe Limited, through its subsidiary Namco Operations Europe Limited, has increased its presence in the UK location and entertainment business sector with the purchase of the Number 10 bowling group for an undisclosed sum. [more information]
Clarion ATE, organisers of January's ICEi (Earls Court, London), have further increased the interactive gaming expo's profile as an event in its own right. [more information]
Money Controls GmbH is expanding its operation with a move to new offices with a warehouse in North West Hamburg, to cope with growing demand for their products and services. [more information]
Barretstown is a charity for children with serious illnesses where the focus is on 'Serious Fun'. Based at a magical castle in Ballymore Eustace, Co Kildare, Ireland, children aged seven to 17, come to take part in a life-changing programme. [more information]
Sega has created a special deluxe version of Outrun II Special Tours. The machine comes complete with 4 linked DX machines for intense 4 player head to head action. [more information]
Clarion ATE, organisers of London's ATEI, ICE and ICEi, have appointed exhibition design expert Chris Boon as creative director working on the 2007 edition of the London spectacular. [more information]
Sega Amusements Europe Ltd. continues to expand its UK based R&D team with the appointment of Mark Smith as Electrical Design Engineer. [more information]
Deith Group has announced the successful launch of Football Crazy, the brand new section 16/21 machine from Deith Gaming. Making the very best of an incredibly strong license. [more information]
The number of Photo Play multiplayer fans is growing proportionally to the number of online terminals. Meanwhile there are close to 4,500 Photo Play terminals with online linkage. [more information]
Sega Amusements Europe's expanding promotions team has landed a beauty with a potential Miss U.K. now on the team! Ruby Jones who is assisting the company promoting WCCF is a Brighton finalist in the contest. [more information]
Taking place at B, C, and part of D Zones of Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), the three-day GTI EXPO 2006 has crowned on July 9, coupled with the presence of 112 exhibitors. [more information]
Just arrived brand new Extreme Hunting 2 Kits. Upgrade from the original or convert a Jamma cabinet into a state of the art wild life hunting simulator. [more information]
Ireland's Coin-Op Expo - AmEx 2007 - The 28th Irish Amusement & Gaming Trade Exhibition, will be held at the Lynch Green Isle Hotel, Dublin on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 March 2007. [more information]
According to the latest update by show organisers, Clarion ATE, the dedicated International Casino Exhibition component of the London show will in 2007 comprise 1,500 square metres (1,640sq.ft.) of stand space – a 70 per cent increase on the 2006 show. [more information]
UK trade association BACTA has thrown its weight behind its members and the ATEI with regards to the new floor plan which will see upwards of 200 international amusements companies taking stand space on Level 1 of Earls Court 1. [more information]
The worldwide smash puzzle game Sudoku will be available from Photo Play on there the touch-screen system in the form of a net.game from 7th August to 3rd September this year. [more information]
Harry Levy Amusements has agreed to move its stand to the new location upstairs at next year's ATEI. The decision comes after several meetings with the ATEI organiser Clarion and other BACTA members. [more information]