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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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Feds make forgivable PPP loans easier to navigate
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The federal government recently introduced simplified PPP loan application form is part of an effort to make the PPP loan easier for companies to use since the…
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LAI Games teams with Firstlease on game leases
June 22, 2020
LAI Games has partnered with Firstlease and various U.S. game distributors on Project: Kickstart, to provide locations access to games as they continue…
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Mastercard survey shows global surge in digital payments
June 18, 2020
Mastercard Inc. released a study showing consumers worldwide are using contactless and other digital payments at record levels and moving away from cash due to…
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Stern Pinball offers face masks
June 17, 2020
Stern Pinball is offering its PlayStrong face masks featuring three layers of cotton and polyester, according to a press release.
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Andamiro teams with Firstlease on 0% financing for Jurassic World
June 16, 2020
Andamiro USA Corp. and Firstlease have teamed up to offer up to 0% financing for Jurassic World, according to a press release. The companies are offering three…
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Game machine operators upbeat about future, plan changes
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The LAI Games State of the Industry report finds most game machine operators planning big changes in their businesses as they reopen.
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Wisconsin rules cellphone charging kiosks with video game to be illegal gambling machines
June 15, 2020
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that cellphone charging kiosks known as "Pow’r Up" machines that let users win or lose money by playing a video game…
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UNIS hosts 55,000+ during livestream
June 15, 2020
More than 55,000 people across China recently participated in a livestream event hosted by UNIS, a video game and kiddie ride manufacturer, according to a…
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Innovative Concepts In Entertainment ships Monopoly Roll-N-Go
June 15, 2020
Innovative Concepts In Entertainment Inc., has begun shipping its Monopoly Roll-N-Go skill redemption game with two stacked 55-inch screens, according to a…
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Flipper Champ Davidson joins Stern Pinball’s game design studio
June 12, 2020
Raymond Davidson Raymond Davidson, the world's number one ranked competitive pinball player in the International Flipper Pinball Association's…
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New Jersey raises limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings
June 11, 2020
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today signed executive orders raising limits on outdoor and indoor gatherings and opening pools effective June 22 and…
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How to answer difficult questions reopening an amusement center
Reopening an amusement center following COVID-19 is challenging on many levels. Customers and employees want to return, but they naturally have some…
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Chuck E. Cheese seeks $200M loan, approves $2.8M for management retention
June 10, 2020
Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company, CEC Entertainment, has approached lenders for a $200 million loan, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
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Ohio allows foodservice establishments to turn on amusement machines
June 8, 2020
The Ohio Department of Health has amended its "Safe Dine" order to allow foodservice establishments to permit the use of pinball machines, video games…
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Big Buck World Championship postponed to Oct. 1-2, regional series planned
June 8, 2020
The Big Buck World Championship has been postponed to Oct. 1-2 at Joe’s Live in Rosemont, Illinois on account of COVID-19, according to a press release.
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F2FEC Experience to return in 2021 with RISE theme
June 5, 2020
The F2FEC Experience, a trade event for the out-of-home entertainment industry, will return in 2021 with the theme RISE, which stands for Reset, Rebuild, and…
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