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…

How digital signage gets amusement parks back on track during COVID-19

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

As amusement parks start to reopen, digital signage can play a key role in keeping guests safe and informed.

Pace-O-Matic acquires route software provider MCM Elements

August 19, 2020

Pace-O-Matic, a video skill game software company, has acquired MCM Elements, a route and terminal accounting software provider for the skill game, amusement…

World bowling cup postponed to October 2021

August 19, 2020

World Bowling, the international governing body for tenpin, ninepin and Para Bowling, and QubicaAMF Worldwide (QubicaAMF), the largest bowling products company…

Embed to host three-part webinar, will address hygiene solutions

August 17, 2020

Embed, a provider cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement, entertainment and leisure industries, will host a three-part webinar…

How to cut FEC costs without reducing staff

by Sara Paz

Before taking drastic measures to cut costs, a family entertainment center should explore every avenue that enables it to retain talent. A veteran offers some…

IAAPA to hold virtual show Sept. 2-3

August 13, 2020

The International Association of Amusements, Parks and Attractions will hold a virtual show, "The Americas," Sept. 2 and 3, featuring more than 10 industry…

TEEG opens Timezone venue in Auckland, New Zealand

August 12, 2020

The Entertainment and Education Group opened a Timezone venue last month in Newmarket, Auckland, its fourth venue in the last 12 months, with another four…

Monster Mini Golf selects Semnox for revenue management technology

August 12, 2020

Monster Mini Golf, a miniature golf destination, has selected Semnox Solutions Llc. as its revenue management technology partner, according to a press release.

Elaut Group USA introduces 2 games

August 11, 2020

Fast Gunman Elaut Group USA recently introduced two amusement center games, according to a press release.

Are you ready for the esports revolution?

by Kevin Williams

Even during COVID-19 lockdown, and in some cases because of it, the investment in esports continued to see high profile development in Japan, America and…