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Nova Scotia alcohol vending company expands into major U.S. sports venues

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October 13, 2026

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Dispension Industries Inc., a Nova Scotia-based company specializing in automated alcohol vending machines, is expanding its presence in major U.S. sports and entertainment venues following successful installations at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, according to a CP24 report.

The Dartmouth company has installed two machines at the stadium that generated more than $200,000 in sales over the past year, according to founder and CEO Corey Yantha. The company also recently launched its technology at Empower Field at Mile High, home of the NFL's Denver Broncos, through a partnership with Aramark.

Dispension's machines use identity verification technology to automate the sale of canned alcoholic beverages. Customers insert identification documents, which are examined using ultraviolet and infrared scanning technology to verify authenticity, age and expiration dates. A camera then compares the customer's face with the identification photo before the machine dispenses a pre-opened beverage. The technology is designed to provide convenient alcohol purchasing while maintaining age-verification safeguards.

The 25-employee company previously deployed its machines at Canadian venues, including Scotiabank Centre in Halifax and Mary Brown's Centre in Newfoundland. Yantha said Dispension is negotiating additional installations at NBA, NHL and college sports venues as interest in automated alcohol sales grows. He said the company's primary challenge has shifted from developing and testing its technology to expanding production capacity to meet demand.