Acquisition frenzy marks the birth of a new OOH entertainment era

by Kevin Williams

The OOH industry has reached a point where players will either evolve and adopt the new or be replaced by those willing to adapt and be inclusive.

Betson Northwest taps industry veteran Amber Lambert for sales

May 13, 2022

Amber Lambert Amber Lambert, a veteran family entertainment center operator, has joined Betson Enterprises as a regional sales representative for the…

E-sports: A global investment

by Kevin Williams

The world’s largest sports betting and gaming groups are investing to enter the e-sports and immersive entertainment space.

TouchTunes and AMI explore merger

May 6, 2022

TouchTunes and AMI Entertainment Network, suppliers of digital jukeboxes to the bar and restaurant market, are exploring a potential combination of the two…

AMI Entertainment selects Vengo ad server to connect jukeboxes to advertisers

May 4, 2022

AMI Entertainment, a provider of music services to bars and restaurants, has selected Vengo Media Network's ad server to connect 20,000 jukeboxes with…

Industry loses Ed Kovens of A&A Global Industries

May 3, 2022

Ed Kovens Ed Kovens, the second generation leader of Cockeysville, Maryland based A&A Global Industries Inc., recently passed away, his family…

AMOA-NY honors LAI Games’ Chris Brady as Man of the Year

For the first time since 2019, the Amusement and Music Owners Association of New York held its annual gala in New York City to an enthusiastic crowd.

Axes.ai intros autonomous cashless casino platform

April 28, 2022

Axes.ai, a cashless solutions provider, has introduced Sovereign, a land-based casino environment fully integrated, autonomous cashless platform, according to…

How does today’s consumer embrace brand entertainment?

by Kevin Williams

An audience born in a world of high-end video game experiences at home has driven a demand for engagement and gamification when they are out.

Ohio proposes 2 sports betting kiosk limit for bars, restaurants

April 25, 2022

The Ohio Lottery Commission this week published proposed rules restricting bars and restaurants to two sports-betting kiosks, which drew criticism from bar…

AVS Companies promotes Skow following Ehlen’s retirement

April 20, 2022

Dan Ehlen has retired from AVS Companies, the Elk Grove Village, Illinois based vending and amusement equipment distributor, according to a press release. He…

Financial Group to offer FECs financial services

April 19, 2022

FEC Financial Group, a merchant services provider serving family entertainment centers and related businesses, will make its public debut at a number of…

OOH entertainment: The new media, tech battleground?

by Kevin Williams

Major acquisitions and mergers are creating giant consortiums that will look to define their entertainment holdings, creating a franchised ecosystem.

Family Entertainment Group teams with Build-A-Bear on adventure space

April 15, 2022

Family Entertainment Group LLC, a family entertainment center operator, has partnered with Build-A-Bear to launch Build-A-Bear Adventure, an all-new space that…

LBE investment emerges: Can players learn from past mistakes?

by Kevin Williams

The failure of the NBA Experience, followed by GameWorks, has hammered home the need for a professional and experienced approach to the deployment of…

VLocker acquires LAI Games’ locker business

April 5, 2022

TLN North America LLC, an entity of the VLocker International Group, has acquired LAI Games, USA LLC's locker business for an undisclosed sum, according to a…

San Diego Sea World goes cashless

April 5, 2022

The Coco Loco Arcade, SeaWorld theme park in San Diego, California has gone cashless, according to a press release.

OOH video entertainment rises on multiple fronts

by Kevin Williams

Classic, sports and retro arcade themes are emerging in new video games extending well beyond traditional arcades.

Private equity firm to acquire TouchTunes

April 1, 2022

TA Associates, a private equity firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TouchTunes, an interactive music and entertainment platform, according to a…

Evolving cashless tools bring challenges, and cash isn't dead

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Cashless continues to gain support among consumers, making it more important for self-service equipment operators to offer cashless options. Knowing what…