VR enters new phase amid tech sector restructuring

by Kevin Williams

2023 marks a period of moving towards what is coined 'phase five' — ultra slim headsets with wireless or tethered technology, incorporating sophisticated…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

AMOA elects directors, officers

April 12, 2023

AMOA recently elected its directors and officers, according to a press release.

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

Foo Fighters and Stern Pinball Announce New Rock and Roll Pinball Machines

CHICAGO, IL – February 28, 2023 – Stern Pinball, Inc. unleashes a new line of pinball machines celebrating and created in cooperation with Rock and Roll Hall…

Illinois amusement center wishes 90-year-old Bob Baxter ‘happy birthday’

March 28, 2023

Bob Baxter In The Game Hollywood Park in Crestwood, Illinois, part of Family Entertainment Group's portfolio of parks and attractions, celebrated a…

Economic uncertainty fertilizes crop of regional entertainment parks

by Kevin Williams

Mid-scale entertainment resorts can offer more compelling entertainment on a smaller scale, supporting the expected audience generated regionally.

Semnox Solutions gains patent for RFID roaming tag

March 27, 2023

Semnox Solutions, a provider of technology solutions for the entertainment and leisure industry, has received the U.S. patent for its RFID tag roaming, which…