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Industry veteran Byron Howard of Shaffer Distributing to retire
October 29, 2021
Byron Howard Vending and amusement industry veteran Byron Howard of the Shaffer Distributing Co. has announced his retirement after 40 years…
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Pandemic, demographic change drive sports betting, e-sports
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Appealing to younger audiences, sports betting exchanges and e-sports are also driving the growth of cryptocurrency and other digital assets.
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Spree Interactive boosts sales 250%, seeks Series A funding
October 26, 2021
Spree Interactive, previously known as HolodeckVR, a provider of multiplayer, free-roaming commercial VR attractions, boosted yearly sales by over 250% in the…
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VRstudios teams with VRsenal on VR basketball game
October 26, 2021
VRstudios, a creator of free-roam, turn-key multiplayer virtual reality attractions for location-based entertainment, has teamed with VRsenal to introduce the…
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Post lockdown rebound drives more diverse VR games
Virtual reality developers continue to introduce more offerings to address a greater variety of amusement environments.
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Stern Pinball names location entertainment director
October 22, 2021
Stern Pinball Inc. has named Tylor Carson as the director of location entertainment, reporting to Erik Gilly, director of North American sales, according to a…
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Omni Arena video gets 20 million views
October 21, 2021
A TikTok video of Omni Arena, a virtual reality e-sports attraction provided by Virtuix, shot at the family entertainment center Cinergy Odessa in Odessa…
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Spree Interactive introduces virtual reality Dynablaster
October 19, 2021
Spree Interactive, a provider of multiplayer free-roam, virtual reality attractions for the location-based entertainment market, has introduced a virtual…
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Amusement exhibits highlight new games, cashless technology
Exhibits at reviving trade shows offer a wealth of new titles and a focus on cashless technology.
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Stern Pinball names Seth Davis president
October 14, 2021
Seth Davis Stern Pinball Inc. has named Seth Davis, 43, as president, according to a press release. Gary Stern, the founder of Stern Pinball, will…
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Intercard names Dan Williams customer service director
October 13, 2021
Intercard Inc., a provider of cashless technology to the amusement machine industry, has hired customer service expert Dan Williams as its director of call…
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Gaming industry demos rising P2P, digital payments
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Exhibits and educational sessions at the Venetian Expo confirmed that digital payments, which have expanded across nearly all industries worldwide, are even…
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Innovation jumpstarts gaming's recovery
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Equipment and software manufacturers used much of the pandemic downtime to develop more engaging interactive offerings as the gaming industry rapidly recovers.
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Spree Interactive introduces VR laser tag game for e-sports
October 6, 2021
Spree Interactive, a provider of multiplayer free-roam virtual reality attractions for the location-based entertainment market, is entering the e-sports market…
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Gaming industry foresees strong 2022
October 6, 2021
Gaming industry leaders are highly upbeat about 2022 despite supply chain and labor challenges. The generally positive outlook is the theme of the Gaming CEO…
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Pipeline Games taps Coast to Coast Entertainment's Paul Skroczky
October 5, 2021
Pipeline Games, a manufacturer of crane and amusement machines, named Paul "Chuck" Skroczky as head of technical support, according to a press release.
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Immersive entertainment recovery gradually gains traction
The backpack PC VR free-roaming scene has been seeing constant movement, and the whole hyper reality sector is receiving immense investment.
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LBE rebound takes hold, driven by virtual reality
Reports from various entities indicate that 2021 has seen more than a 30% increase in the post-COVID market, with innovation, unique content and strong…
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Embed names Shafraz Kassam as GM/operations for Europe, Middle East, Africa
September 23, 2021
Shafraz Kassam Embed, a provider of cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement, entertainment and leisure industries, has…
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The Playfair Group brings mobile jukebox to senior facilities
September 23, 2021
Audiences Unlimited Inc., and The Playfair Group continue their 22 year tradition with the "Jukebox Saturday Night" program, bringing a free-play, mobile…
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