VR hardware chases expanding market demand

by Kevin Williams

The VR community has progressed into a two-tier market, split between 'Casual VR' for the B2C and 'Serious VR' for B2B approaches.

Virtuix releases ‘Paranormal’ for Omni Arena

August 12, 2021

Virtuix, creator of the Omni Arena virtual reality e-sports attraction, has released its sixth game, "Paranormal," for Omni Arena.

Embed celebrates 20 years of innovation, extends free mobile wallet as gift to industry

August 12, 2021

Embed, a provider of cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement, entertainment and leisure industries, has announced celebrations in…

Apple Industries promotes Scott Avery to president

August 11, 2021

Scott Avery Apple Industries Inc. has promoted Scott Avery from COO to president, according to a press release.

VR rides a host of post-pandemic sports and entertainment trends

Virtual reality's awakening from its pandemic hibernation continues at an explosive pace, driven on several different fronts.

The Game Exchange of Colorado names Rob Anthony service manager

August 5, 2021

Rob Anthony The Game Exchange of Colorado, a Denver-based amusement machine distributor, has named Rob Anthony as service manager to work alongside…

Rick Kirby becomes EVP of Betson Gaming

August 5, 2021

Betson Enterprises has announced Rick Kirby will be transitioning out of the amusement side of the business to focus on his new role as executive vice…

Semnox offers subscription capabilities for amusement venues

August 4, 2021

Semnox Solutions, a provider of venue management technology for the entertainment and amusement industry, now offers venues the capability to sell recurring…

Pinball museum comes to Kentucky

August 2, 2021

The Pinball Museum of Corbin, Kentucky, has opened its doors, offering around 60 working historical pinball machines from 1969 to 2021, video games and…

Mini-golf explodes as a social entertainment platform

by Kevin Williams

Gamified miniature golf has taken center stage in the social entertainment sector.

AMI giveaway contest honors Aretha Franklin

July 30, 2021

AMI Entertainment Network honors Aretha Franklin in its newest giveaway contest, according to a press release. The winner will receive two versions of the new…

Maryland arcades install hybrid cashless/cash system

July 28, 2021

Jerry Greenspan recently upgraded his Maryland arcades — Sportland and Fun City — with a hybrid cashless technology system from Intercard that allows customers…

Skill gaming revives, tapping both casino and arcade influences

by Kevin Williams

In response to a 30% decline in casino winnings, some hope familiarity of the arcade-style gaming presentation will drive business and usher in a new…

Washington Lottery extends IGT’s contract for self-service, cashless kiosks

July 22, 2021

International Game Technology PLC has extended its lottery gaming systems contract through June 30, 2029 to deploy next-generation cashless lottery technology…

Lieberman Companies promotes Zahn and Smith

July 22, 2021

Lieberman Companies has promoted Tim Zahn from general manager of amusement route operations to vice president of operations of Lieberman Companies and chief…

Ray Borges rejoins Betson Enterprises

July 20, 2021

Ray Borges has rejoined Betson Enterprises as an amusement sales representative, according to a press release.

Projection versatility drives mid-size entertainment venues

by Kevin Williams

Immersive technology is needed to meet the needs of consumers longing to be entertained in smaller spaces following the pandemic. Technology providers rise to…

Industry loses Jay Grant of Amusement Products

July 15, 2021

Jay Montgomery Grant, Sr., who served as president of Amusement Products in Chattanooga, Tennessee until May 20, 2021, has passed away, according to an…

Virtual reality’s ‘I-Phone Moment’ has arrived

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Consumer VR headset sales are "exploding" due to Oculus Quest 2, causing retail, entertainment and other venues to follow suit, consultant Bob Cooney noted in…

EMBED Reunites with Customers & Partners at Amusement Expo International 2021

Embed, the worldwide leader of the cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement, entertainment, and leisure industries, returned not…