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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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7 benefits of an F&B POS system for FECs
by Sara Paz
An effective POS solution can streamline a family entertainment center restaurant’s activities, saving time processing orders and money due to potential human…
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XR Immersive Tech intros VR kiosk
December 23, 2022
XR Immersive Tech Inc., a British Columbia-based provider of social entertainment, virtual reality and augmented reality content, has introduced Portalx, a VR…
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Valley-Dynamo acquires Ridgeback Rails
December 21, 2022
Valley-Dynamo Inc., a Richland Hills, Texas-based gaming and sporting goods manufacturer, has acquired Ridgeback Rails, a billiards supply store in Elm City…
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Stern Pinball announces leadership changes
December 20, 2022
Gary Stern, founder of Stern Pinball Inc., will step down as CEO and will be replaced by Seth Davis, who joined the company in October 2021 as president. The…
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North Carolina arcade switches to RFID cards and self-serve kiosk
December 19, 2022
Extravaganza Arcade at Greenville Mall in Greenville, North Carolina has modernized its facility from being a coin-operated game room to becoming a…
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5 family entertainment center interior inspirations
by Sara Paz
FECs that inspire excellence in interior aesthetics: Dave & Buster's, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Xtreme Action Park Roller Skating Rink, Gamestate and Planet…
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Coral Tree Partners acquires AMI Entertainment Network
December 15, 2022
Coral Tree Partners, a Los Angeles-based media and entertainment-focused private equity firm, has acquired AMI Entertainment Network, a digital jukebox…
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Andamiro introduces Infinity Stone Redemption game
December 13, 2022
Andamiro has reinvented Infinity Stones from Marvel's movies, "Infinity War" and "Endgame," with its Infinity Stone Challenge, according to a press release.
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Competitive socializing marches on: How far can it go?
The competitive socializing revolution feeds off the explosion of interest in the digital/physical entertainment trend that has enlivened mini golf, darts and…
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Sega of America opens North America headquarters
December 7, 2022
Sega of America Inc., the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based Sega Corp., a global provider of interactive entertainment, has opened an office for the company's…
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