Global Payment Technologies, Inc., manufacturer of paper currency validators and stackers, noted positive reactions to its Aurora and Freefall products at the 2003 Eelex trade show. [more information]
A whistleblower auditor claims that International Game Technology, the world's leading slot machine manufacturer, knowingly filed false state tax returns and could owe Nevada more than $20 million in back taxes. [more information]
Incredible Technologies, manufacturer of coin-operated video games, including the award-winning Golden Tee Golf, announced today the promotion of Don Pesceone to the newly created position of Vice President of Sales. [more information]
Global VR, manufacturer and developer of video games for the coin-op market, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Tournament Program that began on 1 January, 2004. [more information]
Taito Corporation has chosen the London-based ATEI to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Space Invaders, regarded by gaming and social commentators as the world's most renowned video game phenomenon. [more information]
Capital Gaming released its new three-player Video Roulette machine at EELEX this year - the three-player unit boasts a modern, compact design and is currently being used by East European Casinos and Adult Entertainment Centres. [more information]
William Ready from Classic Coin Amusements in Prescott Valley, Arizona was announced the winner of LAI Games Lighthouse Lucky Draw promotion on December 23. [more information]
Mikohn Gaming Corporation is pleased to announce an exclusivity agreement with Park Place Entertainment Corporation for the distribution rights to its new Garfield(TM) slot game. [more information]
TAB-Austria started its first worldwide pinball tournament last week on December 18. The "Popstar" tournament operates via TAB-Austria's unique Online Tournament Management System, with the winner of the tournament due to be announced on March 1 2004. [more information]
UK based Customized Casino Games announced last week that Blackjack Switch push 22 has been awarded a Nevada 'Field Trial' licence, allowing the game to be trialed at casinos in Las Vegas. [more information]
JPM announced last week that UK Sales Manager Simon Barff is to leave at the end of December to join TCS Funtime as Managing Director Designate based in Leeds. [more information]
The Leisure & Allied Australian sales flagship based at St Peters, Sydney, has closed down this week with all staff either relocated or made redundant. [more information]
Technicians from ten European countries visited the tenth international technicians' meeting at Funworld in Schörfling, Austria from 4 - 5 December, where they had an advance preview of Photo Play's upcoming products. [more information]
Namco Operations have become the latest operator to invest in Sega's role playing video game, Derby Owners Club. The eight player unit has been successfully installed at the Luton based bowl and FEC site. [more information]
TAB-Austria has announced that the ninth software release for Silverball terminals is available from this month - the update contains the extended online tournament mode, a simplified animated menu, excellent 3D graphics and ten new games. [more information]
From 9-11 March 2004, the coin-op community will gather for the Amusement Showcase International in Las Vegas where new products and cutting edge technology will be introduced. Interested? Check this guide... [more information]
Ireland's amusement and gaming industry has been particularly busy in recent months, ahead of AmEx 2004 - The 25th Irish Amusement Trade Exhibition & Seminars, which will be held on 2 and 3 March 2004 at the Lynch Green Isle Hotel, Naas Road, Dublin. [more information]
The first Photo Play 'Schnapsen' Championship was held in Austria recently, with the finals held at Funworld's headquarters in Schörfling at the end of November and Martin Maier named the 2003 champion. [more information]
The finale of ICE, the annual casino industry spectacular, will be marked with the 2004 ICE Ball, scheduled to be held at London's prestigious Dorchester Hotel on January 29. [more information]
Incredible Technologies announced this week that they've renewed their relationship with Green Coin of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and have reached a new agreement with American Vending Sales of Elk Grove Village, Illinois. [more information]
Capital Gaming Ltd will be exhibiting at ICE in London for the first time in January 2004 on stand 3184. The company has seen sales rise and brand recognition increase following a year of restructure, re-branding and re-organisation. [more information]
Sega has announced it has launched a worldwide Internet ranking site for players of the new OutRun 2 driving game. The site allows players to input their fastest track times according to the type of Ferrari they drove and the track that they used. [more information]
TechFest, a three-day technical training program for slot machine technicians, has announced a schedule for the Spring season of 2004 that includes visits to Iowa from 9 - 11 March and to Minnesota from 4 -6 May. [more information]
Tribeca Tables, the US based multi-player ePoker room developers, will be making their show debut at the London International Casino Exhibition 2004, Earls Courts 2, between 27 - 29 January, booth 3062. [more information]
The biennial Park Show International of equipment & components for amusement parks, water parks & fairgrounds will hold its tenth edition from February 26 –29 2004 in Rimini's new Expo Centre. [more information]
Sammy Holding Company, Inc. this week announced that parent company Sammy Corporation, in a continuing effort to diversify its global entertainment holdings, has acquired the shares of Sega Corporation held by CSK Corporation. [more information]
Elo TouchSystems, Inc. is demonstrating exciting new multi-touch capabilities and bartop touch technologies on booth 1830 at ATEI, London from 27 to 29 January 2004. [more information]
The recent opening of two new casinos in the UK - the Casino Sol Central in Northampton and the Harbour House Casino in Southampton has resulted in increased demand for CEW International's products. [more information]
Chief executive of ATE Group Peter Rusbridge speaks about the development of the 60 year old ATEI trade show and says he hopes at the 2004 event, exhibitors will surpass their ambitions and international buyers will find the 'next big thing' for their particular business. [more information]
Brent Electronic will launch its spares and components catalogue featuring thousands of components from many internationally renowned, specialist suppliers at the 2004 ATEI trade show. [more information]
JPM officially released its new Linear cabinet during the third week of November - the cabinet boasts advanced features to offer security, attraction, comfort, durability and serviceability. [more information]
Cromptons new centre-piece game, the Roulette Palace will make its debut at the 2004 ATEI trade show in January, where the company will showcase a broad portfolio of games including their new distributed lines of specialist novelty pieces. [more information]
The 2004 ICE gaming show is set to be 33 per cent bigger than last year, following a move downstairs into Earls Court 2 - where at least 19 companies will demonstrate the latest developments in i-gaming. [more information]
Sega Amusements Europe has responded to pub operators requests for a compact video SWP cabinet with a new product, the Cash Cube cabinet. [more information]
Namco/Brent is well set to build market share across a number of product sectors in 2004, if the breadth of its ATEI portfolio is anything to go by - including videos, novelty/redemption games, photo-kiosks, kiddie rides, vendors, cranes, AWPs, SWPs, pushers and sports games. [more information]
This excellent quality 30 inch LCD screen offers quality viewing at a price that is affordable. With multisystem support, the screen will work with PAL, NTSC and SECAM signals, PC and HDTV input. [more information]
Incredible Technologies, operators of the International Tournament System, and the manufacturer of the coin-operated video game, Golden Tee Fore!, has increased their monthly tournament prizes for 2004. [more information]
Brent Sales has moved swiftly to secure exclusive distribution rights to Hook a Duck, the six-player novelty game which, after its launch at Preview, was described by many industry observers as "the most innovative centrepiece product for some time". [more information]
Add Metal Slug 5 to your Neo Geo collection with this low cost update. The new mission is to recover Metal Slug secrets pilfered by a mysterious paramilitary syndicate. [more information]
Knights of Valor: The Seven Spirits is Sammy's latest edition of the fighter game based on the "Three Kingdoms". The game will run on the AW-NET system, with 3D background and scaling 2D character animation. The combination mode will reveal dazzling visual effects. Two new characters have been added into the game, the elegant "Alloth" with a flamboyant fighting style, and "Mizar", joining the frenzy for vengeance. [more information]
The board and members of European Casino Operators Association (ECOA) would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of Jaime Vaca de Arrazola, following the recent notification of Jaime's death. [more information]
R G Mitchell Corp. announced last week they achieved an Honourable Mention for the IAAPA 2003 Best Kiddie Ride Award for Fred's Fire Truck - a two seater interactive kiddie game. [more information]
Cromptons Leisure International has named Chris Bell as its new Head of Sales. Chris was formerly with leading kiddie ride manufacturer, Amutec. [more information]
Highwaygames has opportunities for companies located in Asia and Middle East to distribute new products from leading manufacturers. Products range from driving and shooting machines, redemption games and spare parts. [more information]
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*Sammy's Second Attempt at Consolidation
*SEGA Winter Wonders
*New Gaming Platform - UK Style
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The Rat Pack is a Hi Tech skill game where 27 way feature entry is awarded via three Casino chips or from winning reel combinations which may be exchanged after a successful Hi - Lo gamble. [more information]
The Chairman of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ALL), Mr John Pascoe, today announced that the company had appointed Mr Paul Oneile as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the company. [more information]
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