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Valentine’s Day prediction: 1M photos in photo booths
February 10, 2023
Apple Industries Inc., which manufactures the Face Place Photo booth, predicts a record 1 million Valentine's Day photos will be taken worldwide in its booths…
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Investment firm acquires VRstudios technology and product portfolio
February 9, 2023
FOD Capital LLC, a Key West, Florida-based investment fund and the majority shareholder of VRstudios Inc., has acquired the virtual reality provider's…
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Ohio bars see boost in sports betting kiosk use as Super Bowl nears
February 8, 2023
Bars in Toledo, Ohio that have installed sports betting kiosks are experiencing an uptick in kiosk use as Super Bowl LVII on Sunday approaches, according to a…
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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.
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Apple Industries upgrades photo booth
February 7, 2023
Apple Industries Inc. will introduce its Face Place photo booth next month featuring a "unibody" with rounded edges and offering a visual sensation of flashes…
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Intercard taps Jeff Tash for sales role
February 6, 2023
Jeff Tash Intercard Inc., a provider of cashless technology for the amusement machine industry, has hired arcade industry veteran Jeff Tash as a…
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Immersive display enclosures tap emerging digital technologies
Projection and flat display technologies are delivering a new level of engagement to attractions and entertainment.
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Stern Pinball names Erica Frohm CTO
January 31, 2023
Erica Frohm Stern Pinball Inc. has named Erica Frohm as chief technology officer, according to a press release.
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Why ‘mixed reality’ gets harder to define in immersive entertainment
The mixed reality banner has extended to include augmented reality, projection mapping, immersive screens and much more in immersive entertainment.
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‘Simrace’ innovation catches fire worldwide
Tournament racing and e-sports are cashing in on racing simulation innovation, a global movement.
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LAI Games taps Mike Kane for vp/global sales
January 20, 2023
Mike Kane LAI Games Inc., a manufacturer of location-based entertainment games, has named industry veteran Mike Kane to vice president of global…
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Innovations keep driving gamification for attractions
Boosted by technology and patents, gamification has clearly gained momentum in the amusement and attractions space.
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Wisconsin FEC adds arcade, goes cashless
January 13, 2023
Buzz Social, a family entertainment center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, celebrated its first anniversary in December by launching an arcade with 50 games and a…
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How to write a business plan for a family entertainment center
by Sara Paz
A business plan serves as a guide for how a business will operate. Such a plan is especially necessary for those who will seek funding from outside sources.
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IGT teams with UBetOhio on sports betting kiosks
January 4, 2023
Sports bettors are now able to place wagers at IGT PlaySports sports betting kiosks at restaurants and bars in Ohio under an agreement with Green Bear Gaming…
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Legal sports betting kiosks go live in Ohio
January 2, 2023
Legal sports betting kiosks went live in Ohio Sunday, the first state to offer over 1,000 self-service kiosks in convenience stores, grocery stores, bars and…
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Metaverse: The new entertainment universe?
Virtual reality continues to play an integral part of many of metaverse plans despite extensive criticism and some challenges for Meta.
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Andamiro taps Elaut USA’s Jim Chapman as sales manager
January 2, 2023
Jim Chapman Andamiro USA Corp., a subsidiary of South Korea's Andamiro Co. Ltd., a manufacturer of amusement machines, has named Jim Chapman as…
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Walter Day Collection inducts Kevin Williams
January 2, 2023
Kevin Williams The Walter Day Collection, which documents the video game industry, has inducted Kevin Williams, according to a press release. The…
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US casinos take aim at ‘illegal’ slot machines
December 27, 2022
The U.S. casino industry has launched a legal war against videogame machines which they claim are gambling machines that are evading gambling laws and avoiding…
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