Big Banks Waive ATM Fees In Houston Region In Wake Of Hurricane Harvey

August 28, 2017

HOUSTON -- According to local news reports, the largest banks here are waiving ATM fees in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. They are JPMorgan Chase, Bank of…

Ardent Leisure Expects Lift In FY 2017 Earnings Amid Disappointing Performance For Its Main Event Business

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

August 24, 2017

MILSONS POINT, Australia -- Theme park and family entertainment center operator Ardent Leisure Group expects to report full-year earnings ahead of its…

Sega Says Demand Is Strong For New Daytona Arcade Driver

August 24, 2017

LONDON -- Sega Amusements International is reporting strong demand for its new Daytona Championship USA video driver. A reboot of the 1994 classic, the arcade…

Allpoint Expands Surcharge-Free ATM Network With Kroger Stores In Atlanta

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

HOUSTON -- Allpoint , a surcharge-free ATM network headquartered here, said it has added 125 Kroger grocery stores in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The…

Foundations Entertainment Universitys 43rd Class Hosts 56 Participants In Chicago

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

August 23, 2017

CHICAGO -- Foundations Entertainment University said it drew 56 participants, including its six faculty members, to its multiday workshop held here from Aug. …

Stern Pinball Names Zach Sharpe Marketing Director Promotes Jody Dankberg

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

August 21, 2017

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- Stern Pinball Inc. has appointed Zach Sharpe director of marketing. He succeeds Jody Dankberg, who advances to director of licensing…

TouchTunes Jukebox Playlist Celebrates Solar Eclipse

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

August 20, 2017

NEW YORK CITY -- Today's total solar eclipse, known as the "Great American Eclipse," was visible within a band across the entire contiguous United States…

Justice Department To End Operation Choke Point ATM Operators Breathe Sigh Of Relief

August 17, 2017

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Justice said it is ending a contentious Obama-era program that discourages banks from doing business with a range of…

US Installed Base Of ATMs Climbs To 500000

August 17, 2017

SIOUX FALLS, SD --After several years of inertia, the installed base of ATMs has reached a significant milestone. A new analysis of industry data by the ATM…

Englands Tubz Brands Secures Worldwide Vending Rights To Candy Crush Figurines Debuts Twin Tub

by Emily Jed

August 16, 2017

SITTINGBOURNE, England -- British bulk vending franchisor Tubz Brands has secured international vending rights with King Ltd., the app-maker behind the…

Marien Stark Joins Live Oak Banks Entertainment Center Lending Team

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

August 15, 2017

WILMINGTON, NC -- Marien Stark has been appointed to the family entertainment center lending team at Live Oak Bank . She previously had worked in Live Oak's…

PayRange Offers Flexible Pricing For Amusement Machine Operations And Location Promotions

August 15, 2017

PORTLAND, OR -- One way to judge technology is by its flexibility. A system should work efficiently, as promised out of the box. Beyond those basics, however…

Redemption Plus Appoints Michael Tipton As Chief Value Architect

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

August 15, 2017

LENEXA, KS -- Redemption Plus has appointed Michael Tipton chief value architect and head of its customer success and marketing departments. He will be…

Police Close Fullerton CA Arcades For Allegedly Operating Gambling Devices

August 14, 2017

FULLERTON CA Police have closed two arcades in Fullerton, CA, following allegations that the venues were operating gambling devices. According to law…

Coast To Coast Entertainments John Maurer Dies At 50

August 9, 2017

DOVER, NJ -- John Maurer, who helped reshape the amusement industry's skill crane segment, died on Aug. 8 at St. Clair's Hospice here. He was 50. Maurer, along…

Bandai Namco Promotes Joe Blackwell To Customer Service Director

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

August 1, 2017

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- Bandai Namco Amusement America Inc. said it has promoted Joe Blackwell to director of customer service. Blackwell has 38 years of…

Barretts Alehouse Retains Player One Amusement Group For New Massachusetts Restaurant

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

July 31, 2017

WEST BRIDGEWATER, MA -- Almost a year after closing the doors at its popular sports bar in this Boston suburb, Barrett's Alehouse has reopened. The new…

ICE Totally Gaming Acquired By Private-Equity Firm Blackstone

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

July 31, 2017

LONDON -- Private-equity giant Blackstone Group has acquired Clarion Events , producer of London's ICE Totally Gaming, among other gaming-related trade shows…

Scott Braverman Dies At 65 Bulk Vending Was Among The Entrepreneurs Early Endeavors

July 31, 2017

CHICAGO -- Scott Braverman, a longtime member of the coin-op community, died of brain cancer on July 28. He was 65. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin…

Team Dart 2018 Will Move To The Westgate Las Vegas

by Nick Montano, Nick Montano

July 30, 2017

MOKENA, IL -- The AMOA- National Dart Association said it is moving the venue for next year's Team Dart tournament to the Westgate Las Vegas Resort &…