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Wisconsin pizza restaurant taps Shaffer Distributing to add arcade games
January 24, 2024
Pizza Ranch, a pizza restaurant chain based in Burlington, Wisconsin, has teamed with Shaffer Distributing, a games and equipment provider, to introduce a "Fun…
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F1 excitement fuels ‘simrace’ innovation in social entertainment
Encouraged by the continuing popularity of motorsports races, simracing developers continue to introduce amusement offerings targeting younger consumers.
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New Jersey boardwalk arcade goes cashless
January 22, 2024
Mariner's Arcade at the Wildwood Boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey, one of the few Jersey Shore arcades to accept coins, has gone cashless, according to a…
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LAI begins shipping 3 games
January 19, 2024
LAI Games has begun shipping motorcycle simulator Asphalt Moto Blitz, Dragon's Bane dual analog and video coin pusher, and Air Strike flying video game…
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Morocco amusement park intros wristband entry, cashless ticket sales
January 19, 2024
The Palooza Park in Marrakech, Morocco, recently deployed a cashless system for ticket sale and entry validation as well as barcode-enabled disposable…
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AVS names customer service manager for AVS Connect
January 18, 2024
Erika Zachacki (Photo: LinkedIn) AVS Companies, an Elk Grove Village, Illinois-based distributor of vending and amusement equipment, has…
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Hershey taps Falcon’s Beyond Global for ‘retailtainment’ venture
January 10, 2024
The Hershey Co. has signed a licensing agreement with Falcon's Beyond Global Inc., a global entertainment company, to develop Hershey-branded location-based…
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AMOA New York to honor Betson’s Robert Dipipi
January 10, 2024
Robert Dipipi (Photo: Betson Enterprises Inc.) The Amusement and Music Owners Association of New York Inc. has chosen Robert Dipipi, the vice…
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Intercard to intro iQ readers, kiosks
January 9, 2024
Intercard Inc., a provider of cashless technology to the amusement machine industry, this month will introduce its iQ readers and kiosks that read QR codes for…
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Wokivia opens ‘edutainment center’ in Mexico
January 8, 2024
Wokivia, a Buenos Aires, Argentina-based operator of "edutainment centers," is opening a location in Merida, Mexico, according to a press release. Wokivia uses…
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Apple Industries taps AMI Entertainment’s A.J. Russo for marketing
January 3, 2024
A.J. Russo (Photo: LinkedIn) Apple Industries Inc., a manufacturer of photo booths, has announced the hiring of A.J. Russo as its director of…
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Semnox Solutions opens UK office
January 2, 2024
Semnox Solutions, a provider of technology solutions for the entertainment and leisure industry, has opened an office in Reading, United Kingdom, according to…
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Self-service technology makes new inroads in amusements
Self-service automation is yet another movement making inroads in today’s multifaceted entertainment scene.
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Innovation, post COVID challenges top Vending Times best-read 2023 stories
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
2023 proved to be a year of challenges and opportunities for convenience services. Operators were enthused by the technology innovations that came on the…
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VR immersion expands in different directions: free roaming, projection mapping
Placing the guest within the virtual space without the need to encumber them with a head-mounted device brings operational and investment opportunities.
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Immersive attractions aim for new heights
Today's immersive technologies are leading audiences in myriad directions.
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FEC marketing success: a 5-step guide
by Sara Paz
Marketing is a key FEC component and, when utilized effectively, is a great tool for business in increasing exposure and awareness.
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Puerto Rico amusement arcade goes cashless
December 7, 2023
Sector Sixty6 FEC in Canovanas, Puerto Rico, recently installed cashless technology at its 160-game arcade, the largest indoor FEC in the Caribbean, according…
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Migrating to self service: A roadmap to success
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
Mike Abecassis, founder and CEO at GameTime and General Vending Service, delivered the opening keynote address at the Self-Service Innovation Summit, exploring…
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Soda Museum and Arcade opens in Missouri
December 4, 2023
The Soda Museum and Arcade has opened in St. Charles, Missouri, offering soda, memorabilia soda machines, pinball machines, video games, air hockey, bowling…
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