The twelfth edition of GTI Expo set new records with buyers from over 60 countries and regions attending the event, and a total of 115 operators presenting an exceptional sale of over 2,000 new products and 900 booths. The GTI Expo took place at Taipei World Trade Centre, Halls B, C, and D from 8 – 10 July, 2005, and cemented its influence, importance and name as the largest gaming expo in the Pan Pacific Area. [more information]
Fantasy Entertainment last week announced the appointment of Mr Dale Valvo to the position of CEO and President overseeing both its domestic and international business operations. [more information]
Nearly one hundred operators descended on the beautiful Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut in early August to attend Incredible Technologies' fourth Operator Summit. The Summit is a series of educational seminars – hosted by IT staff members - that educate operators on how to maximise their earnings potential with IT products and services. [more information]
Money Controls is set to intensify its presence in the Western European Pay to Play, Gaming and Vending markets by assembling a strengthened sales team. [more information]
Roxor and Andamiro have collaborated to produce 'Pump It Up! In The Groove 2', a blending of the two company's products into a single release, according to The Stinger Report. [more information]
ATE begins its integration with Clarion Events with a move to Earls Court and the announcement of online visa help to visitors of the 2006 ATEI and ICE trade exhibitions. [more information]
Sales of The Fast And The Furious, the Raw Thrills video driving game have topped 1,000 units, with students identified as a core segment of the playing audience. The data, released by exclusive European distributor Brent Sales, reflects strong demand for performance video games with sales spread throughout the UK, Spain, Italy, Germany and France. [more information]
Games Warehouse, the U.K.'s leading developer and manufacturer of multi-game SWP's, and Merit Industries, the worldwide leader in touchscreen entertainment, announced this month that Games Warehouse has been acquired by Merit Industries. [more information]
Bay Tek Inc., the coin-operated game manufacturer based in Pulaski, Wisconsin has spent the last 18 months under vigorous strategic planning. This planning has resulted in a renewed focus on product development, personnel changes and a clearly defined Mission, Vision and Values. The company has also changed its name to Bay Tek Games and unveiled a new logo. [more information]
Money Controls is helping to supply Macau's booming casino market with a vital source of skilled workforce by providing training for slot technicians. The Macau Tourism and Casino Career Centre runs first rate courses for students aiming to forge a career within the tourism and gaming industries. [more information]
The well-established European i-gaming Congress & Expo (EiG) which succeeded in bringing together close to 1,000 sector professionals over the first three years of its tenure in Barcelona, Spain – is now set for further expansion at its new home on the Côte d'Azur. [more information]
This summer sees the launch of 'Human Spaceflight: Lunar Base 2025' at the National Space Centre in Leicester. This new gallery was designed by Leicester-based agency, Haley Sharpe, and leading academics in the field to present a glimpse into the future. [more information]
Sega Amusements Europe Ltd is pleased to announce the expansion of its sales team by the appointment of Maria Carmen Villarroya as Sales Manager. Maria, previously of Gaelco and Namco Europe, has tremendous sales experience in the industry and is greatly respected. [more information]
International Currency Technologies, Inc., a registered California company, has filed counterclaims against Mars Incorporated in a lawsuit pending the District Court of Delaware, asserting non-infringement and invalidity of United States Patent No. 5,632,367, "the '367 patent". [more information]
Trio-Tech Amusement is ready to launch its new full-blown driving simulator, Wasteland Racers 2071 at the AMOA International Expo on 14-16 September in Las Vegas. [more information]
Subsequent to its brilliant success with great patronage from the worldwide industry operators, the fifth presentation of Gaming Expo will be on stage again in Macau in 2006. [more information]
Money Controls will be showcasing its full range of pay-in and pay-out products at the Australasian Gaming Expo, 21-23 August, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, NSW Australia. [more information]
Enada Rome 2005, the 33rd edition of this coin-op amusement machine show, will be held from 13-16 October, 2005 at the Rome Expo Centre. [more information]
Brent Electronic has secured an exclusive 18-month supply contract with Leisure Link, the UK's largest machine operator. The contract, which covers the supply of general spares, components and dedicated ancillary products, was gained following the completion of a competitive tender involving four companies. [more information]
Introducing our latest stock arrival, 'as new' Atomiswave SD cabinets which are suitable for arcade operation as well as for home and MAME systems. These cabinets feature a highly advanced 29" flat screen VGA monitor allowing for a full range of games to be played including CGA, EGA and VGA. [more information]
The 2005 edition of GTI Expo set new records in the numbers of exhibitors, booths and visitors with a 45 percent increase in the number of booths compared to last year's show. [more information]
The CA Extreme Arcade Collectors' show will be held this weekend on 6-7 August, an annual celebration of coin operated pinball machines, video games and other novelties once found in game arcades [more information]
The Bodyart by Airtoo system was launched last month at the Wild Wadi waterpark in Dubai, with a Deluxe cart now located within the park giving guests the opportunity to purchase different designs ranging from tribal armbands to butterflies and fairies. [more information]
Talarius plc, the leading operator of the Quicksilver chain of High Street adult gaming centres, and Probability Games Corporation have announced the launch of a suite of mobile telephone Casino-style games to be branded the Quicksilver Mobile Casino. [more information]
Funworld's recent release of Billiard as a multiplayer game on Photo Play online terminals has been impressive, according to the company, with the game ranking as one of the most popular Photo Play multiplayer games from the first day it was released. [more information]
In response to operator feedback, Merit Industries announces a faster, simpler way to install Force platform updates. Beginning with Merit's Force 2006 update, which debuts at this year's AMOA show, all Force updates will be saying goodbye to CDs and moving onto DVDs. [more information]
Heber Limited, one of the fastest growing providers of innovative electronic control systems in the world, was recently presented its official Queen's Award for International Trade, by HM Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire Henry Elwes. [more information]
In July, UK trade association BACTA ended one of the longest and most successful relationships in the industry when it sold its controlling interests in ATE Ltd. to Clarion Events. In his first interview with the international trade press, Clarion's Managing Director, Simon Kimble reflects on the acquisition and the opportunities that lie ahead. [more information]
Introducing our open frame CGA/EGA/VGA to XGA LCD Panel. This LCD panel is a VESA plug & play unit which requires no software installation. This also allows the monitor to automatically adjust itself to the match the frequency of the user's device and can accept CGA, EGA, VGA, XGA inputs. [more information]
Introducing the latest VGA to RGB converter, this high end system converter makes it possible to convert a variety of computer images from 640x480 up to a very high quality 1600x1200@ 60Hz resolution into interlaced NTSC / PAL / RGB or YUV output. [more information]
The Czech Republic is the 21st country to connect to the Photo Play Net linked system, with the official launch of the GPRS-linked terminals on 5 July 2005 deemed highly successful by Funworld. [more information]
Entertainment Siberia 2005, the 10th Specialised International Exhibition of Equipment and Technologies for the Entertainment Sector will be held from 7-9 September 2005 with show organisers, the Siberian Fair, set to present a specialist Siberian showcase focused on equipment, products and services offered by the sector. [more information]
Quicksilver has strengthened its market-leading position with the acquisition of the 13 'Royals' AGC's situated across Scotland and the north of England. [more information]
Photo Play this year was pleased to sponsor the largest Cypriote billiard tournament, during which over 100 enthusiasts played for top places within a period of two months. [more information]
Money Controls GmbH is celebrating a quarter of a century of providing payment solutions to a variety of markets throughout Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Austria and Poland. [more information]
TLC Industries, Inc has announced the launch of PowerShot Darts, a coin-operated bar game to join its successful PowerBall Billiards. [more information]
The cashbox performance of new twin driver, Maximum Tune 2, has more than matched that of its highly successful predecessor – according to manufacturer/distributor Namco Europe. [more information]
Merit Industries, Inc. is rolling out a one-month special promotion for all existing U.S. TournaMAXX operators in which a free month of TournaMAXX base rate will be given for the month of August for every additional connection made during the month of July. [more information]
Deith Group has announced that the first amazingly exhilarating Trio Tech XD Theatre has been installed at John Codonas Pleasure Fairs in Aberdeen. [more information]
BACTA, the UK trade association for the pay to play amusement industry, last week confirmed that Clarion Events, a UK based organiser of trade and consumer exhibitions has acquired a controlling investment in ATE, BACTA's commercial exhibition, conference, publishing and services subsidiary. [more information]
Funworld has released a new children's terminal, Touch Toy, which is a touch-screen terminal to entertain and stimulate children while waiting for their parents. [more information]
The finals of the second Photo Play Club Championship in Wiesbaden were held on the last weekend in May with the winners' cup awarded to a new club, the 1st PPC Spielothek A7 of Lauingen. [more information]
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