Son Of Jukebox Industry Leader John Margold Dies At 33 Matthew Kaufman Suffered From PTSD

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

June 12, 2015

TAGS: Matthew Kaufman, Matthew Kaufman obituary, Matt Kaufman, Julie Shelffo, AMI Entertainment Network, posttraumatic stress disorder, post traumatic…

Elaut Rolls Out Three Innovative Redemption Games For Summer

June 9, 2015

TAGS: Elaut USA, amusement machine, Blackbeard's Bounty, Arcade Game, coin-op news, Elaut's Wizard of Oz, coin pusher, Ticket Circus LAKEWOOD, NJ -…

EVA Study Examines Trends Consumer Behavior Toward Vending In Europe

by Emily Jed

June 9, 2015

TAGS: EVA European vending study, coffee study, vending machine, European Vending Association, Coffee, Drinks & Snacks Machines 2015 Consumer Behavior…

EVA Welcomes NAMA As Associate Member

by Emily Jed

June 9, 2015

TAGS: European Vending Association, National Automatic Merchandising Association, EVA associate member, vending industry trade associations BRUSSELS…

New Book Offers Business Tips From Criminal Entrepreneurs The Misfit Economy

June 9, 2015

TAGS: The Misfit Economy< Lessons in Creativity from Pirates Hackers, Gangsters and Other Informal Entrepreneurs, Alexa Clay, Kyra Maya Phillips A…

Presidential Hopeful Ted Cruz Is A Lifelong Videogame Fan

June 9, 2015

TAGS: Ted Cruz video gamer, coin-op, arcade video game, The Daily Beast, Plants vs. Zombies, The Creeps, Galaga, Space Invaders, Centipede In an…

Sodexo And YMCA Pilot Evidenced-Based Approach To Employee Wellness

by Emily Jed

June 9, 2015

TAGS: healthy vending, better-for-you choices, Sodexo Inc., YMCA of Central Florida, Communities for Health, Ann Albright, diabetes, Centers for Disease…

Sodexo Wins Vending And Foodservice Contract For US House Of Representatives

by Emily Jed

June 9, 2015

TAGS: vending, Sodexo, U.S. House of Representatives food service contract, House Chief Administrative Office,, vending machines, Restaurant Associates…

The Strongs First Inductees Into World Video Game Hall of Fame Pong Pac-Man And 4 Others

June 9, 2015

TAGS: arcade video game, Jon-Paul C. Dyson, Center for the History of Electronic Games, World Video Game Hall of Fame, The Strong National Museum of Play…

Gaming Industry Partnership Will Crack Down On Illegal Gambling In Texas 8-Liners Targeted

June 7, 2015

TAGS: coin-op, American Gaming Association, Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers,8-liner, illegal gambling, Geoff Freeman, Stop Illegal Gambling…

Burdette Beckmann Inc Acquires Barta Sales In Greater Denver Area

by Emily Jed

June 4, 2015

TAGS: vending, vend borker, Burdette Beckmann Inc., Barta Sales, BBI vending, Tom Barta, Paul Van Vleck, vending machine supplier FT. LAUDERDALE, FL…

New Vending And Micromarket Sweets From Mars Focus On Wellness And Convenience

by Emily Jed

June 4, 2015

TAGS: Mars Chocolates, vending, M&M's, Snickers, Goodnessknows, vending machine candy , confectionary news, Milky Way, Mars Limited Edition candy…

Searchlight Completes TouchTunes Acquisition Goldstuck Is CEO

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

June 4, 2015

TAGS: Searchlight Capital Partners, jukebox, TouchTunes Interactive Networks, digital music, Charles Goldstuck, location-based entertainment, TouchTunes…

The Editors At Seventeen Magazine Take Mean Stand On Skill Cranes

June 4, 2015

TAGS: coin-op news, skill cranes, rigged claw machine, Seventeen magazine, Frank Seninsky, amusement machine, prize games NEW YORK CITY -- OMG! Skill…

AMI Entertainment Expands Jukebox Music Catalog Releases Summer Playlist

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

June 3, 2015

TAGS: jukebox, digital music network, AMI Entertainment Network, At.Long.Last. A$AP, Florence + The Machine, Everything is 4, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard…

Beacon Firmware Enables Vending Machines To Leverage Proximity-Based Mobile Engagement

by Emily Jed

June 3, 2015

TAGS: vending, Gimbal Inc., Bluetooth low energy, vending machines, beacon, Kevin Hunter SAN DIEGO, CA -- Gimbal Inc. is licensing firmware that will…

Coca-Cola Closes Deals With Two New Bottling Partners

by Emily Jed

June 3, 2015

TAGS: Coca-Cola Co. Coke's new bottling partners, Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution LLC, Reyes Holdings LLC, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, vending Sandy…

Florida Gov Signs Family Amusement Games Act Ending Uncertainty For Operators

June 3, 2015

TAGS: Rick Scott, amusement devices, coin-op news, coin-operated amusement devices, Family Amusement Games Act, HB 641, Internet cafés, arcade amusement…

Jason Derulos Everything Is 4 Goes Live On TouchTunes Jukebox Network

June 3, 2015

TAGS: jukebox, TouchTunes, Jason Derulo, Jason Derulo release, Everything Is 4

NAMA Hails Response By Partners For Government Relations Fly-In

by Tim Sanford

June 3, 2015

TAGS: National Automatic Merchandising Association, NAMA government affairs, Eric Dell, NAMA Fly-In, Black Tie Vending, Scott Meskin, NAMA Takes the Hill…