The era of ‘artainment’ unfolds

by Kevin Williams

The next phase of out-of-home entertainment addresses the needs of a highly sophisticated audience, which has access from home to the widest possible selection…

AMI Entertainment Network contest to award guitar signed by Jesse Malin

August 27, 2021

Music fans can compete to win an Epiphone Les Paul Studio E1 guitar signed by singer/songwriter Jesse Malin in AMI Entertainment Network's latest contest…

Semnox deploys cashless, contactless solutions in 15 UK amusement sites

August 26, 2021

Semnox Solutions, a solutions provider for the leisure and entertainment industries, has deployed its offerings in 15 amusement locations over the past year in…

China takes the lead in amusement reinvestment

by Kevin Williams

The 2021 Asia Amusements & Attractions Expo marked the largest amusement industry event, revealing numerous trends that will impact the West.

South Dakota resorts to install sports betting kiosks

August 23, 2021

BetMGM, a sports betting and Internet gaming operator, has signed an exclusive partnership with Liv Hospitality's Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort and Cadillac Jack's…

Prague entertainment center goes cashless

August 23, 2021

Andrea Tocci and Cesar Pampin of Sacoa welcome Remco Kriek of Fun City, center. Fun City, in Prague, Czech Republic, which boasts 45 cranes, arcade…

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…