New virtual summit focuses on innovation, customer experience in self-service, kiosk, vending industries

Networld Media websites, Vending Times and Kiosk Marketplace, are launching a virtual summit that promises to bring attendees the very best in self-service…

Firestone Financial celebrates 55th anniversary as an equipment industry lender

July 16, 2020

Firestone Financial Llc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Bank, celebrates its 55th anniversary this year as a lender in the amusement, attractions, fitness…

Raw Thrills removes some operator fees based on earnings

July 14, 2020

Raw Thrills has advised operator customers that if the Big Buck HD does not earn at least $100 of income in the month of July, the Big Buck HD monthly service…

Embed introduces natural cleaners to battle COVID-19

July 14, 2020

Embed, a provider of cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement, entertainment and leisure industries, has launched its range of…

Gameworks reopening: transparency, empathy and sanitation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Gameworks went as far as to write and post a "staff and vendor health declaration," in both English and Spanish as part of its reopening strategy.

AMOA webinar to host Embed’s Renee Welsh

July 10, 2020

The American Amusement Machine Association will host Renee Welsh, CEO of Embed, for an associate member webinar spotlight on Monday at 10 a.m. Central Time.

Senators introduce bill to require cash acceptance

July 9, 2020

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota and Bob Menendez, D-N.J., Senate Banking Committee members, have introduced the Payment Choice Act, S.4145, a…

Virtuix releases ‘Blackbeard: The Trials of Skull Island’

July 8, 2020

Virtuix, creator of the "Omni Arena" virtual reality esports attraction, has unveiled "Blackbeard: The Trials of Skull Island," its latest game for Omni Arena…

Industry loses Jon Perry Brady

July 8, 2020

Jon Perry Brady Jon Perry Brady, long time president and CEO of Brady Distributing Co. in Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away last Wednesday in the…

Betson Enterprises promotes Dipipi to vice president of sales

July 7, 2020

Bob Dipipi Betson Enterprises has promoted Bob Dipipi from director of sales to vice president of purchasing and sales, responsible for all amusement…

AAMA releases COVID-19 health and safety video

July 7, 2020

The American Amusement Machine Association has released a health and safety video for the industry to play in FEC's, arcades, manufacturing facilities, etc.

Safety measures bring positive customer reviews for Xtreme Action Park reopening

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Xtreme Action Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida revamped its facility, used the downtime to train employees on new sanitation and installed extensive signage to…

Andamiro USA to trial Marvel’s Avengers game

July 2, 2020

Andamiro USA will begin trials for its new Marvel's Avengers coin pusher later this month, according to a press release. The company is testing a model…

Changes badly needed for industry survival, starting with trade associations

by Kevin Williams

The need for reform and change within the structure of the amusement and attraction sector has been more than illustrated by recent upheavals, including the…

A&A Global acquires HMS Monaco

July 1, 2020

A&A Global Industries, a provider of redemption, amusement and vending industries' products, has completed an asset purchase of HMS Monaco, a Jersey City…

Sega Amusements reopens

July 1, 2020

Sega Amusements International has reopened and can assist customers with technical support, provide spares and ship games, according to a press release.

How FECs engage with guests during the pandemic lockdown

by Sara Paz

Your guests have amazing memories and experiences with your family entertainment center and can't wait to return! Here are 15 ways to keep them engaged during…

Family Entertainment Group offers sanitizing stations

June 26, 2020

Family Entertainment Group in Itasca, Illinois has developed freestanding hand sanitizing stations that it is making available for purchase. These units, which…

In memory of Steve Epstein

by Roger Sharpe

Roger Sharpe reflects on his longtime friendship with Steve Epstein, the owner of the Broadway Arcade in New York City, who passed away recently.

Elaut Group USA introduces pusher shields

June 23, 2020

Elaut Group USA has introduced pusher shields made from PETG plastic to protect customers while they play games, according to a press release.