Amusement Expo back with a bang!

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Following a day of jam-packed educational sessions on Tuesday, attendees at the Amusement Expo International event hit the show floor Wednesday at the Las…

E-sports: Why it’s time to pay attention

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

E-sports continued to expand during the pandemic, creating opportunities for venues that want to cash in on this form of entertainment popular with millennials.

Amusement/ATM operators unearth treasure-trove of ways to survive pandemic

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Amusement and ATM operators have pivoted their businesses to survive the pandemic, including selling gaming machines to homeowners, operating ATMs in cannabis…

Why touchless now drives self service

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Companies and customers alike have demanded more touchless options on account of the coronavirus pandemic. Technology providers have stepped up to the plate in…

Gaming a bad influence? Research says no

A perception exists that all forms of gaming negatively affect mental health, but the reality is gaming becomes an issue when used in an excessive manner.

Why the pandemic doesn’t stifle entertainment industry leaders

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Listeners had a chance to learn how three industry leaders are making the best use of their time in light of restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic…

Trump or Biden? Veteran AAMA lobbyist calls it a wash

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Which candidate will win the presidential election? The AAMA's lobbyist John Russell IV cites a number of factors that will influence a very tight race in a…

Game machine operators seek ways to survive pandemic; political action called imperative

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Options for improving revenue during the pandemic are limited for amusement machine operators, but some are discovering the importance of strong political…

Intercard CEO Scott Sherrod finds FECs recovering

Scott Sherrod of Intercard has been touring family entertainment centers during the coronavirus pandemic to assess activity levels. Operations visited in St.

Coronavirus sharpens focus on sanitizing hard surfaces

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A variety of sanitation solutions have been introduced in response to COVID-19, challenging self-service equipment operators looking to prevent the spread of…

How digital signage gets amusement parks back on track during COVID-19

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

As amusement parks start to reopen, digital signage can play a key role in keeping guests safe and informed.

Coin shortage: both burden and benefit for vending

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While the coin shortage caused by COVID-19 has inconvenienced some self-service equipment operators, others believe it has exacerbated the consumer’s adoption…

Safety tops customer concerns about amusement game centers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The fact that less than a third of the respondents to a customer survey said they have no concerns about visiting the venues indicates amusement machine…

New virtual summit focuses on innovation, customer experience in self-service, kiosk, vending industries

Networld Media websites, Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace, are launching a virtual summit that promises to bring attendees the very best in self-service…

Gameworks reopening: transparency, empathy and sanitation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Gameworks went as far as to write and post a "staff and vendor health declaration," in both English and Spanish as part of its reopening strategy.

Safety measures bring positive customer reviews for Xtreme Action Park reopening

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Xtreme Action Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida revamped its facility, used the downtime to train employees on new sanitation and installed extensive signage to…

Feds make forgivable PPP loans easier to navigate

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The federal government recently introduced simplified PPP loan application form is part of an effort to make the PPP loan easier for companies to use since the…

Looking to reopen an amusement center? The first steps are the hardest

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Before reopening an amusement center, a facility must be properly sanitized and new operating procedures need to be in place. A panel of operators shared their…

Amusement centers face challenges reopening: a report from the front lines

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Amusement center operators share notes on their initial efforts to reopen following COVID-19 closures. Challenges include deploying new operating procedures…

Are you ready to reopen your amusement center?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A webinar sponsored by the American Amusement Machine Association gave an overview of financial forecasting for entertainment centers that have been shuttered…