An amusement park near Dallas is closed because of flooding. Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington closed yesterday after water surged over parts of the facility. [more information]
Happ Controls is pleased to announce the acquisition of Midvale, Utah based Perfect 360 Controls. Perfect 360 Controls designed and manufactured a line of patented joysticks and pushbuttons for the coin-operated amusement game industry. [more information]
Golden Tee Golf, a popular coin-operated video game, has been recognised for many accomplishments over the years, but never before has it been called a lifesaver. On 28 April 2004, a Golden Tee Golf arcade game at the Fat Man Inn in Gurnee, Illinois, absorbed the impact of a Dodge Ram pickup that crashed into the packed bar and grill. [more information]
In the U.S., California's Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger signed new agreements with five American Indian tribes Monday that will allow an unlimited increase in the number of slot machines at the Indian tribes' casinos. [more information]
Sega Amusements Europe has said its Derby Owners Club May Derby tournament has proved the success it had hoped for with the month long national tournament, held across nine locations in the UK, boasting many hundreds of entrants. [more information]
In the UK, the Save Dreamland Campaign is gaining momentum with Campaign Leader Nick Laister set to represent the cause as an expert witness at the Dreamland public inquiry next week. [more information]
In the Philippines, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas has warned internet cafes and gaming stations against allowing minors, particularly students, to enter their establishments during school hours. [more information]
"No Joke" - Now you can TOW SLOT CARS BEHIND YOUR CAR, or PUT THESE MASSIVE LANDSCAPED SYSTEMS IN YOUR GAMES ROOM. Racers on Mega Trax slot car systems often say "this beats computer games", and we agree, 3D slot car racing is really hard to beat for fun and excitement. [more information]
Funworld Elektronic GmbH Switzerland has announced the appointment of its new manager, Claude Lachat, who will assume the role on 1 July 2004. Former manager, Hans-Peter Schild is leaving Funworld to take on a new professional challenge, however will continue to hold shares in the company. [more information]
Monografie S.A has granted the Grupo De Inversiones Latinoamericanas De Juego S.A. rights to use and develop the Sagse brand name and has authorised the establishment of a gaming expo for Central America and the Caribbean - which will be held for the first time in May 2005 in Panama. [more information]
In the U.S. on June 20, CBS Sunday Morning hosted by Charles Osgood will run a major feature on Incredible Technologies popular game, Golden Tee Golf. [more information]
MGM Mirage and Mandalay Resort Group today jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which MGM Mirage will acquire Mandalay for $71.00 per share in cash, a premium of approximately 30% to Mandalay's closing share price on the day before MGM Mirage made its initial offer. [more information]
Happ Controls, a U.S. manufacturer and distributor of parts and accessories for coin-operated amusement games, slot and video gaming machines and vending machines, this week announced it has been acquired by Pfingsten Partners, an operationally oriented private equity firm. [more information]
A dwindling number of arcade locations and lack of prominent video game content from the mass exodus of leading coin-op game developers has triggered TLC Industries, the longtime Chicago cabinet manufacturer, to launch their Flexarcade game ready platform. [more information]
Entertainment Technology Corporation (EnTCo) invites interested parties to attend its stand 610 at TiLE 2004, the leading European Forum for leisure venues and visitor attractions that entertain, educate and inform. [more information]
uWink, Inc., a designer, developer and marketer of entertainment software for touch screen video game terminals, amusement vending machines, and lottery and gaming kiosks, yesterday announced that it has appointed Mr. Lawrence Early to the position of Chief Financial Officer. [more information]
The PAL or NTSC to DVI Converter, our most recently released product, is designed to convert video input signals of NTSC, PAL and SECAM to high quality PC and DVI output. [more information]
As the 2004 GTI Expo draws close, show organisers have revealed over 100 exhibitors have reserved booths so far, a 41 per cent increase compared to numbers from last year's show. [more information]
Austrian Gaming Industries, an Austrian gaming giant, has selected Money Controls' Universal Hopper as its standard payout unit for future applications. [more information]
The Golden Sands, a multi-leisure amusements centre located on the sea front of Seaton Carew, Cleveland, UK, has successfully opened Europe's first multi-lane installation of Thunder Bowl, the compact bowling game from world-leading manufacturer AMF, distributed by Namco Europe/Brent Sales. [more information]
In order to meet the overwhelming demand for its newest video game sensation, Incredible Technologies has said it has had to increase production on Silver Strike Bowling. [more information]
Funworld Ag has announced its Photo Play terminals will function as a training partner this year for a practice company of the Gmunden trading college in Upper Austria. [more information]
In a blockbuster deal that would merge two of the biggest gambling companies in the world, MGM Mirage has offered to buy Mandalay Resort Group for about $US7.65 billion. [more information]
With an increasing number of gambling-for-prizes arcades being opened in Florida, the District Court of Appeal in Sarasota County is now reviewing whether a Florida law is too vague on what constitutes gambling. [more information]
The Mind Scrambler ride at Playland Park, where a 7-year-old girl was killed last month, will have seat belts, more lighting, and a second attendant when it reopens on Friday, Westchester County officials announced. [more information]
Taito has revealed its new arcade system, Type X, is due to be released in October 2004 along with approximately five to seven new titles. [more information]
uWink, Inc., an innovative technology-based ENcommerce company, today announced that Auckland, New Zealand-based SkillGames Ltd. has initiated purchases of uWink SNAP! counter-top entertainment terminals. [more information]
Tsunami Visual Technologies, Inc. today announced the addition of Marty Man Smith to the Tsunami sales team. Marty Man Smith brings with him to Tsunami a wealth of knowledge and over 20 years of experience in the Coin-Op industry. [more information]
The dice season has officially opened with Stella International and its Italian partner International Games Trade S.A. from San Marino pleased to announce the approval of their first product for Italy - Dice Master deluxe. [more information]
California Extreme, the pinball and classic video games show held at the San Jose Convention Center, is gearing up for its eighth annual show. It will be held on August 7 and 8, 2004 and show organisers have said they are working to make this the biggest and best year yet. [more information]
This year's Photo Play Spring Tour in Finland attracted the attention of almost 6,500 players – with 51 per cent of these players confirmed newcomers to the series of games. [more information]
Electrodiver Lda this week unveiled its new kiddie ride, the Carro 2004 - an interactive game for children where they are able to control the movements of an animated car on the screen. [more information]
The Illinois Department of Revenue, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, and local law enforcement authorities seized video poker machines in three southern Illinois counties last Thursday 27 May, after undercover agents identified eight establishments paying off on the machines. [more information]
In the UK this month, Minister for Gambling Andrew McIntosh has warned sectors of the gambling industry over the rising number of new gambling machines offering potentially addictive high-speed roulette games. [more information]
It's all news this week for Sega Amusements Europe Ltd. as it today announces the launch of the official web site for its new multi player football game World Club Championship Football, the release date for the third edition of Initial D and confirms the first Ollie King games are set to reach arcades this month. [more information]
More than 2800 years of hard work in the amusement machines industry was recognised at a long-service awards ceremony for employees of Gamestec - a UK supplier of AWP, club and amusement machines. [more information]
Uniana's Treasure Ship received an excellent response at the 2004 Australian Amusement & Vending Trade Expo in Sydney earlier this month. The Treasure Ship, a unique, colourful and easy to use redemption game, is now available through Highway Entertainment for immediate shipment. [more information]
Eric Nonnato of Salurn in Italy is the winner of the 2004 Silverball World Championship, TAB-Austria announced yesterday. Mr Nonnato received the award in his bar, Klause, earlier this month, a 19-day world trip for two people. [more information]
Photo Play's Amore Mio quiz was awarded second place in the interactive and game design categories of the 2004 Animago Award contest. [more information]
Forget the image of paunchy video gamers holed up in a dark room, surrounded by sticky Twinkie wrappers and empty soda cans. Dance Dance Revolution players burn extra pounds along with their quarters. Weight loss is an unexpected benefit of a game designed for dance music. [more information]
Coinstar Inc., a market leader in self-service coin counting, yesterday announced a definitive agreement to purchase American Coin Merchandising Inc. and its parent company, ACMI Holdings Inc., for $235 million in cash. [more information]
Poker machine maker Aristocrat Leisure Ltd said it expects a net profit between $50 million and $60 million for the first half of calendar 2004. [more information]
The 17th edition of the Enada Spring coin-op show will be held from 10 - 13 March 2005 at the Rimini expo centre, where the latest products will be on display and trade members will be able to participate in conferences, seminars, presentations, corporate meetings, international workshops, exhibitions and events. [more information]
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