Content creators battle for ‘retailtainment’ VR crown

by Kevin Williams

Retailtainment VR has emerged as a high stakes 'holy grail' for entertainment content creators, and the winner remains to be named.

Ohio supermarkets apply for sports betting kiosk licenses

August 11, 2022

Two supermarkets, Kroger and Acme Fresh Market, have applied for licenses to have sports gaming kiosks at Ohio locations, according to a Cleveland.com report.

Cinema strikes back on heels of emerging entertainment models

by Kevin Williams

An entertainment industry is emerging where movie studios and streaming services are converging with new business models that will integrate with the metaverse…

Massachusetts moves forward on sports betting

August 8, 2022

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission agreed to conduct public discussions this month to gather ideas from stakeholders to regulate sports betting in the state…

Everi Holdings posts record Q2 revenue for 2022

August 4, 2022

Everi Holdings reported record revenue for Q2 2022, with double digit growth in both games and fintech businesses, surpassing analyst expectations, according…

Stern Pinball allows players to save IDs in mobile wallet

August 3, 2022

Stern Pinball Inc. has introduced a feature to its Insider Connected technology to allow players to save an ID card with their personal QR code in their mobile…

8 Line Supply introduces gaming machine

August 2, 2022

8 Line Supply has introduced its Screen Sitdown Deluxe Gaming Machine, 43 inches wide, 24 inches deep, 71 inches high and featuring a PCAP high-resolution…

Photo-Me changes its name to ME Group

August 1, 2022

Photo-Me International PLC, a U.K. based provider of photobooth and integrated biometric identification solutions, has changed its name to ME Group…

How self-service kiosks boost the family entertainment center’s guest experience

by Cha Colores — Content Marketing Manager & Copywriter, Embed

Self-serve kiosks allow family entertainment centers to improve the guest experience, optimize on-site manpower, and enable real-time analysis and product…

Industry loses Charles Caplan

July 27, 2022

Charles Caplan holds Brody Stewart, Karen LaForce's grandson, in his office. Charles Caplan, a longtime vending and amusement industry salesperson…

1,000+ Ohio businesses seek sports betting kiosk licenses

July 26, 2022

More than 1,000 Ohio businesses have applied to operate sports betting kiosks which will be available in restaurants, bars and bowling alleys come January…

Gamification meets physical leisure: Europe sets the pace

by Kevin Williams

As Europe and the rest of the planet learns to cope with COVID, many are finding solace by enjoying the creative escapes of 'active entertainment.'

HIG Capital acquires Family Entertainment Group

July 21, 2022

H.I.G. Capital, an investment firm with $50 billion of equity capital under management, has acquired Family Entertainment Group Holdings LLC for an undisclosed…

Sega Amusements introduces crane machine

July 21, 2022

Sega Amusements International Ltd. has introduced Capto Crane featuring two LED lit edges that contour the front exterior, as well as 3D molded header…

Five Star Parks & Attractions acquires 3 Malibu Jack’s Kentucky facilities

July 20, 2022

Five Star Parks & Attractions, a Branson, Missouri based chain of family entertainment centers, has acquired three locations of Malibu Jack's Indoor Theme…

Could ‘artainment’ be ‘Cinema 2.0’?

by Kevin Williams

The creation of ticketed experiences that can travel cities and offer an art appreciation element suitable for the interests of the modern audience is an…

Rhode Island pinball museum quadruples machines in one year

July 15, 2022

The Electromagnetic Pinball Museum in Pawtucket, Rhode Island has more than quadrupled its pinball machine collection to around 130 machines since opening a…

Merlin Entertainment upgrades plastic recycling partnership with Coca-Cola Great Britain

July 14, 2022

Merlin Entertainment Group, a global provider of family entertainment centers, has upgraded its plastics recycling partnership with Coca-Cola Great Britain to…

Nominations open for 2022 Self-Service Innovation Awards

The awards are an important part of the Self-Service Innovation Summit, which runs from Dec. 14-16 at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida.

Virtuix installs 60th Omni Arena

July 13, 2022

Virtuix, creator of the "Omni Arena" virtual reality e-sports attraction, has installed the 60th Omni Arena system nationwide at Xtreme Action Park in Fort…