Incredible Technologies send a Golden Tee game to the 103rd Air Control Squadron stationed in Afghanistan to "bring a little bit of normal back in their lives." [more information]
We have just received over 150 pinballs over these past weeks and unfortunately some machines have arrived in damaged condition. We are fully overstocked and will be looking to clear this stock at wholesale prices. [more information]
Sega's high end simulator Power Sled is now available for immediate release. Initially purchased for $375,000usd this 2 year machine is now available @$99,500usd. Machine is currently located in USA Theme Park. [more information]
Stern Pinball has announced they have released The Lord of the Rings pinball machine, which will begin shipping in November 2003 and features elements from The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King. [more information]
Alcometrix have launched a new and revolutionary coin operated Breath Alcohol Analyser that meets C.E. requirements and is available to be used at public places. [more information]
Funworld presented its innovative Photo Play terminals during the Upper Austrian Health Cluster's fifth annual convention at the Linz Design Centre in September this year. The terminals are set to provide entertainment in the waiting room of doctors' surgeries. [more information]
The case brought by Capital Gaming Ltd against former Coinmaster owner Tony Lynch and others concluded in their favour yesterday in Cardiff District Registry. [more information]
Harry Levy's new SWP, Skill Ball Bingo, was received positively when it premiered at Preview 2004, being voted machine of the show. Skill Ball Bingo is an individual entertainment game with all the growing tension of playing a game of skill against the clock. [more information]
The Theme Parks and Fun Centres show (TPFC) 2003, held from September 29 - October 1 at the Airport Expo Dubai, United Arab Emirates, exceeded expectations for growth, with a recorded 30% increase in Saudi visitors to the show compared to previous years. [more information]
Last week, Photoplay's JOB-Quiz was introduced to the public during a press conference held in Upper Austria. The quiz consists of 1,103 questions designed to help young people obtain important information about professions in a fun and easy way. [more information]
Namco Europe has secured distribution rights for Taito coin-op products throughout Europe, with Battle Gear 3 the first Taito manufactured product to fall under the agreement. [more information]
TAB-Austria published the second free game of Silverball Version 8 this week. The free game series began in June 2003 and is continued with the newly released strategy game Bool. [more information]
Coral has broken new ground by becoming the first bookmaker to site Project's Joker Poker video/AWP, following a 12-month testing and consultation period. [more information]
The second International Salon of Entertainment Devices And Technology as well as the Salon "Light, Sound And Stage" Surexpo was held in Wroclaw from 10 to 12 October, with AWP machines proving very popular in the industry at present. [more information]
The inaugural EA Sports PGA Tour Golf National Tournament, has been won by an East Anglian player, Duncan Smith, from Ipswich, who picks up a winners cheque for £500 with a 6 under par score on one of the tournament fantasy courses, Timber Hill. [more information]
On November 3 2003, the qualification for the Photo Play World Games 2004 will officially commence in as many as 21 nations and at the end of March 2004, the world champions will be chosen in Alpbach, Tyrol. [more information]
VirTra Systems, Inc. this week announced it will develop a custom virtual reality experience for the United States Army recruiting command in Fort Knox, Kentucky. [more information]
Around 140 exhibitors and 7,000 visitors attended the 31st edition of Enada in Rome this month, confirming expectations for a huge and successful event - with visitor numbers dramatically increased compared to last years show. [more information]
The current free update for TAB Austria's Virtual Pinball features new graphics, wild sounds and a hidden Side Game. TAB-Austria have also announced they will release two new games at trade shows in January 2004. [more information]
Elton Games will be showing the full scale of its product range and manufacturing capabilities at this year's IAAPA, including its newest release, the 6-player automatic derby, the Elton Gold Cup. [more information]
The Namco-owned machine company, Brent Sales, claims that Global VR's Beach Head 2000 Pup is currently the coolest game with British undergraduates, as the nation's student bars are swelled by the intake of 2003. [more information]
With 2.33 billion AUS$ being spent by Victorian gamblers last year, a leaked report from Tattersalls' marketing division has shown that the company uses a card-based loyalty membership scheme to identify, track and analyse problem gamblers. The report blatantly states these problem gamblers are the primary target market. [more information]
AmEx 2004 exhibitors and visitors can now book their accommodation at the Lynch Green Isle Hotel, Dublin and avail of the opportunity to win dinner for two in the hotel restaurant at showtime! [more information]
John and Alan Fleming have every reason to be pleased with their second attendance at the Preview show held at the Hammersmith Novotel with an average of one sale for FX Simulation per day with many leads to follow upon their return to Scotland. [more information]
ATEI will celebrate its 60th anniversary next January in some style. Alongside the show's international collection of long-term exhibitors, the London spectacular will feature at least 32 companies making their first ATEI appearance. [more information]
One of Holland's most popular TV shows, "One Against Hundred," will be launched as a game on Photo Play terminals this month, and players will have the opportunity to qualify for casting on the TV show. [more information]
Namco Europe has strengthened its portfolio of exclusive distribution deals with the addition of Need For Speed - the new driving simulator from Global VR is being marketed in Ireland by Brent Sales and in mainland Europe by Namco. [more information]
Last month, Sammy presented Knight of Valor 3, Guilty Gear Isuka, Net Select and Force Five at the JAMMA show and is pleased to present its line-up of upcoming software titles for the new Atomiswave arcade game platform. [more information]
ShuffleAlley.com has developed Shuffle Alley, a new updated version of the puck bowler and released their first game, The Parker Bohn III Pro Bowler in March this year at ASI in Las Vegas. [more information]
TAB-Austria has welcomed Simone Richter to their Marketing Department, where she has been working since August 2003. Markus Remlinger, Head of Marketing at TAB-Austria said Miss Richter will help to strengthen the company's marketing department further. [more information]
2003 saw the tenth edition of the GTI Expo held from September 5 - 8, with Taiwan's one and only international trade show for the electronic gaming / amusement industry declared a success by Show organisers. [more information]
Vektorlogic Limited is pleased to announce that it will be releasing a minimum of four new arcade video games at the start of 2004, with the games being ready for preview in January 2004. [more information]
Cromptons' Tim Francis has resigned as head of sales and marketing but will retain responsibility for a number of sales accounts and marketing duties. [more information]
Funworld Ag last week hosted a <i>Market of the Future</i> forum for German operators and industry experts, who were able to enjoy sound analysis, interesting questions and relaxing hours at the company's headquarters in Schörfling. [more information]
Industry professionals preparing to attend ICE 2004, Earls Court 2, London, UK, 27–29 January, will be treated to a wider display of products than ever before. [more information]
The upcoming International Salon of Entertainment Devices and Technology - Surexpo 2003, will be held from 10 - 12 October 2003 in Hala Ludowa Wroclaw, Poland and will cover all aspects of the amusement industry. [more information]
*AMOA Celebrations
*Post ‘AM Show' Observations
*Konami Redefines AM for 2004
*Cold Cuts for Ham on Rye
*Metreon Under New Management [more information]
Wieland Hoffman of Leopold Automaten has noticed since the company has been using TAB-Austria's Silverball network, the company's income has increased significantly. [more information]
The £25 all-cash coin pusher, Wheel-A-Win is one of several brand new products being unveiled by Cromptons Leisure International at Preview 2004. [more information]
Following the success of G2E 2003, EGO Manufacturers and Operators Divisions met with show organisers to arrange reciprocal cooperative agreements. [more information]
Global VR announced today that the hugely popular EA Games™ driver is coming to coin-op and with a mix of high-end American muscle and top European exotics, Need for Speed™ has cars that will appeal to all players. [more information]
In a recent poll run by SGM-FX about the debate over whether Britain should join the Single Currency, the gambling and gaming industry has delivered a resounding "NO" vote. [more information]
Regal Entertainment Group, the largest movie theater operator in the United States, this month said it would ban from its lobbies arcade games containing violence and obscenity. [more information]
At the AMOA International Expo last week Incredible Technologies showcased their new products, and inducted three International partners into the Golden Tee Society. [more information]
ATE online has announced following the recent fire at the Motorcycle Museum, The Betting Show is now to be held at Pavilion 1, NEC, Birmingham UK from 19 - 20 November 2003. [more information]
Triotech Amusement Inc., has announced they have added another coin-op industry veteran to their sales team - David Swafford has been appointed Regional Sales Manager. [more information]
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