Betson And Main Event Enter Exclusive Game Partnership

CARLSTADT, NJ -- Betson Enterprises said it has entered into a multifaceted service partnership with Main Event Entertainment LP, a subsidiary of Australia's Ardent Leisure Group. Under terms of the agreement, Betson becomes the exclusive provider of game design, installation, setup, distribution and training for Main Event for the upcoming year.

"Betson is proud to partner with one of the fastest-growing bowling-anchored entertainment centers in America," said Betson executive vice-president Bob Boals. "We look forward to continuing to work with Main Event chief executive Charlie Keegan and his management team to meet their exciting expansion plans in North America."

Headquartered in Dallas, Main Event operates throughout the Southwest, and plans to open at least four new centers in Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee next year. Its indoor FECs range in size from 48,000 to 75,000 square feet.

A division of H. Betti Industries, Betson maintains 13 distribution offices throughout the nation. Betson distributes and services amusement and vending machines, and is one of the industry's largest equipment financiers. Its sister company, Imperial International, is the largest wholesale distributor of billiard products and accessories in the U.S.