Diversification pays in Upstate NY: full-line vending, amusements, OCS, ATMs

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Valley Vending Service in Plattsburgh, New York has found diversification a way to shift focus as business conditions change. Technology has played a key role…

2023 Kiosk Marketplace Census: Post-pandemic recovery delivers 2nd consecutive growth year in 2022

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Growth in 2022 was driven by a convergence of rising consumer acceptance of self service, a recovering supply chain, a growing labor shortage, improving…

Gameway's inclusive, experiential vision a surprise hit

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

The story of how husband-wife duo Jordan and Emma Walbridge created Gameway, a line of videogame lounges aiming to transform the airport experience by fusing…

Self-service innovation emerges faster, but 2023 brings new challenges

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Thought leaders during the Executive Roundtable offered positive predictions for 2023 and beyond as consumer acceptance of self service reaches new levels.

Legalized sports betting spawns opportunity amidst fragmentation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Thirty-two states have adopted some form of legal sports betting, up from 27 in 2021 and 19 in 2020, and scores of casinos have opened sportsbooks — most of…

Bitcoin and crypto: Tips for beginners

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of self-service equipment operators see a big future for bitcoin and offer ideas about getting up to speed.

Digital transformation takes gaming by storm: Redemption links to multiple touchpoints

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Gaming equipment manufacturers have introduced mobile wallets that allow guests to create digital tickets by scanning a voucher or using their mobile account.

Nominations open for 2022 Self-Service Innovation Awards

The awards are an important part of the Self-Service Innovation Summit, which runs from Dec. 14-16 at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida.

Convenience gaming on a roll!

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

States are legalizing video gaming thanks to a significant revenue opportunity. A veteran legal observer notes the growth has just begun.

AMOA-NY honors LAI Games’ Chris Brady as Man of the Year

For the first time since 2019, the Amusement and Music Owners Association of New York held its annual gala in New York City to an enthusiastic crowd.

Evolving cashless tools bring challenges, and cash isn't dead

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Cashless continues to gain support among consumers, making it more important for self-service equipment operators to offer cashless options. Knowing what…

Amusement Expo packs record attendance to meet post pandemic customer demand

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The trade show floor remained buzzing with attendees non-stop, one of the best attended Amusement Expo trade shows ever.

How contactless technology, self-serve kiosks rejuvenate amusement space

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of amusement industry experts describes the need for data on guest activity and the benefits of self-serve kiosks as the industry rebounds.

Executives bullish amid challenges, share predictions at Self-Service Innovation Summit

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Executives at the Self-Service Innovation Summit cited numerous challenges and opportunities ahead but are confident the industry will meet customer needs.

Gamification strikes hard at IAAPA European Expo 2021

by Kevin Williams

Gamification has certainly excited the developer community, with numerous examples on display in Barcelona.

Technology, Nestlé Waters' rebranding top Vending Times 10 best read 2021 stories

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Best read technology focused stories in 2021 included artificial intelligence, robotics and amusement and entertainment applications.

Pandemic, demographic change drive sports betting, e-sports

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Appealing to younger audiences, sports betting exchanges and e-sports are also driving the growth of cryptocurrency and other digital assets.

Gaming industry demos rising P2P, digital payments

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Exhibits and educational sessions at the Venetian Expo confirmed that digital payments, which have expanded across nearly all industries worldwide, are even…

Innovation jumpstarts gaming's recovery

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Equipment and software manufacturers used much of the pandemic downtime to develop more engaging interactive offerings as the gaming industry rapidly recovers.

Virtual reality’s ‘I-Phone Moment’ has arrived

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Consumer VR headset sales are "exploding" due to Oculus Quest 2, causing retail, entertainment and other venues to follow suit, consultant Bob Cooney noted in…