AAMA waives membership dues for 2021-2022

September 18, 2020

The American Amusement Machine Association has waived membership dues for the 2021-22 fiscal membership year, which runs Feb. 1, 2021 to Jan. 31, 2022…

NJ amusement association seeks support for J-Visa visitor exemption

September 18, 2020

The New Jersey Amusement Association has urged members to get their congressional representatives to sign a letter urging President Trump to exempt the J-Visa…

Global Gaming Expo names speakers for virtual kickoff event in October

September 17, 2020

The Global Gaming Expo's kickoff session, "Leading Through COVID-19: Real Conversations on Resilience," will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at 11 a.m.

ICE to offer Sting rides

September 17, 2020

Innovative Concepts in Entertainment has teamed with Mark Sprenger and Sting International to add Sting rides, attractions and games to its portfolio.

Where’s the stimulus bill for small and midsize businesses?

by George Sarantopoulos — President, Access One ATM

Despite numerous proposals under consideration for a second stimulus bill, the one thing missing is the small and midsize business owner, who doesn't have the…

AAMA virtual show begins next week

September 11, 2020

The American Amusement Machine Association will hold its virtual show Sept. 15-17 and is free to all industry members.

Intercard receives Saudi Arabia standards certification

September 9, 2020

Vadim Pambuk displays Intercard's audit assessment. Intercard, a provider of cashless technology to the amusements industry, has received the Saudi…

The ‘new normal’: a revolution in sanitation and frictionless interaction

by Kevin Williams

A host of technologies have emerged in the location based entertainment world in the post pandemic era to improve sanitation and guest interaction.

IAAPA cancels 2020 Expo in Orlando

September 4, 2020

The International Association of Amusements, Parks and Attractions, the global association for the attractions industry, has cancelled the IAAPA Expo 2020 in…

Global Gaming Expo to be virtual in late October

September 3, 2020

This year's Global Gaming Expo will be a virtual event Oct. 27-28, according to the American Gaming Association and Reed Exhibitions. The event will include…

Virtual reality esports activity recovering from pandemic

September 3, 2020

Virtuix, creator of the "Omni Arena" virtual reality esports attraction, has shared the latest usage data captured by Omni Arena systems at entertainment…

New Jersey allows indoor dining starting Friday

September 2, 2020

New Jersey bars and restaurants will be allowed to reopen their indoor dining sections with restrictions ahead of the Labor Day weekend now that Gov. Phil…

ITEC Entertainment names BioWay reseller of touchless temperature kiosks

September 1, 2020

ITEC Entertainment Corporation, a provider of entertainment solutions, has signed a reseller agreement with BioAway Llc., a provider of disinfection services…

Game machine operators seek ways to survive pandemic; political action called imperative

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Options for improving revenue during the pandemic are limited for amusement machine operators, but some are discovering the importance of strong political…

Intercard CEO Scott Sherrod finds FECs recovering

Scott Sherrod of Intercard has been touring family entertainment centers during the coronavirus pandemic to assess activity levels. Operations visited in St.

Colorado arcades petition for right to activate games

August 27, 2020

Colorado arcade owners are petitioning the state to be permitted to activate their games. The petition, which as of Thursday morning had close to 90…

Coronavirus sharpens focus on sanitizing hard surfaces

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A variety of sanitation solutions have been introduced in response to COVID-19, challenging self-service equipment operators looking to prevent the spread of…

FunSpot teams with Sumba on education for trampoline, adventure parks

August 26, 2020

FunSpot Manufacturing, an Abeo company and a provider of design and manufacturing of trampoline and adventure parks, has partnered with Sumba, creators of a…

Betson promotes Britannie Betti to dual roles

August 25, 2020

Britannie Betti Betson Enterprises, a Carlsdadt, New Jersey -based vending and amusement equipment distributor, has promoted Britannie Betti to…

AMOA calls on members to support Phase IV COVID relief bill

August 25, 2020

The Amusement and Music Operators Association is urging its members to reach out to their lawmakers to support the Phase IV COVID relief bill to end the…