Betson Enterprises to Showcase Top Product at 2023 International Bowl Expo

Betson Enterprises is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming 2023 International Bowl Expo in Orlando, FL, on June 28th and 29th. As a leading…

TouchMagix taps industry veteran Debbie Gonzalez for sales

June 9, 2023

TouchMagix, a manufacturer of skills based arcade games, has named Debbie Gonzalez as sales manager for North, Central and South America, according to a press…

UK arcade goes cashless

June 7, 2023

Noble Leisure, an arcade located on Portobello Beach in Edinburgh, U.K., has recently modernized its facility with RFID cashless technology to better manage…

Bucharest amusement park switches to cashless tech

June 5, 2023

Intercard, a provider of cashless technology for the amusement entertainment trade, has installed a cashless technology system at Miramagica, a family…

Street racing, immersion and more, Asia’s on the move

by Kevin Williams

Asian entertainment innovation continues on many fronts, with a continued emphasis on VR.

SB22 debuts sports betting kiosk

June 2, 2023

SB22, a Dallas-based provider of sports betting platforms, has launched its K22 kiosk and retail sports betting solution, according to a press release.

E-sports’ growing pains: Down but not out

by Kevin Williams

E-sports have struggled of late, partially due to the fallout of the cryptocurrency market. International investment continues, however, along with the search…

Puttshack opens 7th US site in Denver

May 26, 2023

Puttshack, a tech-infused mini golf experience with food and beverages, opened its seventh U.S. location today, located in the River North Art District at…

Andamiro teams with Genius Brands International on basketball arcade game

May 24, 2023

Genius Brands International Inc., which licenses branded children's entertainment properties and consumer products for media and retail distribution, has…

Valo Motion debuts multiplayer mixed reality game

May 23, 2023

Valo Motion, a Finland-based maker of mixed-reality games, has introduced Stomp Squad, a multiplayer experience for its trampoline game platform, ValoJump…

Game-to-movie crossovers boost cinema’s comeback

by Kevin Williams

The cinema trade isn't sitting still in the wake of the pandemic and the streaming TV revolution. Amusement and entertainment IPs are key factors in the…

Zytronic reports 2023 half-year loss

May 17, 2023

Zytronic PLC, a U.K.-based manufacturer of touch sensors active in the gaming and vending industries, reported a decline in revenue and income for the first…

5 sources of funding for a gaming arcade

by Cha Colores — Content Marketing Manager & Copywriter, Embed

Establishing a gaming arcade requires a sound business plan, a feasibility study and funding. An FEC marketing veteran offers five sources for funding.

How AI changes every operational aspect of entertainment and hospitality

by Kevin Williams

The opportunity to offer an enhanced guest experience results in the maximum needs being achieved from the venue's services. Management is able to use the…

AI’s full impact on OOH entertainment has barely begun

by Kevin Williams

Artificial intelligence will change every aspect of operating an entertainment enterprise, with many tools yet to be developed.

Sports betting kiosks bring new revenue to Ohio

May 1, 2023

Sports betting kiosks, which became legal in Ohio in January, are bringing new revenue, according to a saturdaydownsouth.com report.

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…

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…

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…

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…