Music & Games News & Media
AMOA-NY reviews regulatory challenges, honors Michael Pace
May 1, 2023
Music and amusement operators got an update on the continuing challenges of government regulation during the Amusement Operators Association of New York gala…
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Legendary Gary Puckett honored at NY amusement/music operator gathering
April 26, 2023
Gary Puckett, the legendary musician, received the Jukebox Artist of the Year Award at the Amusement and Music Owners Association of New York annual gala this…
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Cashless drives small transaction sales in vending, amusements
April 26, 2023
Cashless payments continue to expand, even for small ticket (under $10) transactions, according to the 2023 Micropayment Trends Report conducted by Cantaloupe…
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Stansfield Vending transitions to ESOP plan
April 25, 2023
Stansfield Vending, a full line vending and amusement vending operation in La Crosse, Wisconsin, has transitioned to an employee stock ownership plan…
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VR enters new phase amid tech sector restructuring
2023 marks a period of moving towards what is coined 'phase five' — ultra slim headsets with wireless or tethered technology, incorporating sophisticated…
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Bounce Bounce Trampoline Park opens 2nd Texas location
April 21, 2023
Bounce Bounce Trampoline Park & Entertainment Center has opened its second arcade, at 7955 Barker Cypress Rd., Suite 100, Cypress, Texas, according to a…
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Bowlero to acquire Andy B’s
April 20, 2023
Bowlero Corp., a Richmond, Virginia-based provider of bowling entertainment, agreed to acquire Andy B's in Bartlett, Tennessee, marking the company's first…
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Sega to acquire ‘Angry Birds’ owner Rovio Entertainment for $773 M
April 17, 2023
Sega Corp. has agreed to acquire Rovio Entertainment Oyj, a mobile game company based in Finland that owns the "Angry Birds" video game, through Sega's…
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Strategic approach needed to win with VR
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Virtual reality can add new revenue to an amusement center, but operators must allocate sufficient operational and marketing resources and know how to price…
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AMI Entertainment Network offers Metallica prizes in new giveaway
April 17, 2023
AMI Entertainment Network invites Metallica fans a chance to win new music and merchandise celebrating Metallica's 72 Seasons by entering a contest using the…
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Puttshack opens mini golf venue in Houston
April 13, 2023
Puttshack, a tech-infused mini golf experience with food and beverage, opened its sixth U.S. location located in the heart of Houston's downtown in The…
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What’s hot, and how an amusement center ‘makes it happen’
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Citing the popularity of social gaming and immersive reality during the Amusement Expo International, a panel of experts stress the importance of promotions…
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AMOA elects directors, officers
April 12, 2023
AMOA recently elected its directors and officers, according to a press release.
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Ghost kitchens for virtual food brands: an added foodservice revenue stream
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The ghost kitchen offers an opportunity for companies already operating a kitchen to expand their delivery sales to include 'virtual' food brands. Sisto Perez…
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AMOA New York to honor Michael Pace as guest of honor
April 7, 2023
Michael Pace The Amusement and Music Owners Association of New York has named Michael Pace, founder and chairman of Pace-O-Matic Corp. of Duluth…
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In Memoriam: Thank you for your service, Tim Sanford
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Tim Sanford, who recently passed away, was not only an industry journalist but a true industry historian.
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LAI Games relocates to larger warehouse, office space
April 5, 2023
LAI Games, a manufacturer of arcade and amusement games, will relocate to a larger warehouse and office space in The Colony, Texas, according to a press…
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Amusement association inducts LAI Group’s Steinberg into US Hall of Fame
April 4, 2023
Malcolm Steinberg The American Amusement Machine Association has inducted Malcolm Steinberg, chairman of the LAI Group, into its U.S. Industry Hall…
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Sports betting kiosks draw opposition in Connecticut
April 3, 2023
An application for 12 sports betting kiosks has been tabled by Westbrook, Connecticut officials after opposition from residents was voiced at a public hearing…
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Amusement Expo trade show sizzles
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Amusement Expo International trade show packed attendees into the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center as exhibitors presented a wealth of…
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