Talarius plc, the leading operator of the Quicksilver chain of High Street adult gaming centres, and Probability Games Corporation have announced the launch of a suite of mobile telephone Casino-style games to be branded the Quicksilver Mobile Casino. [more information]
Funworld's recent release of Billiard as a multiplayer game on Photo Play online terminals has been impressive, according to the company, with the game ranking as one of the most popular Photo Play multiplayer games from the first day it was released. [more information]
In response to operator feedback, Merit Industries announces a faster, simpler way to install Force platform updates. Beginning with Merit's Force 2006 update, which debuts at this year's AMOA show, all Force updates will be saying goodbye to CDs and moving onto DVDs. [more information]
Heber Limited, one of the fastest growing providers of innovative electronic control systems in the world, was recently presented its official Queen's Award for International Trade, by HM Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire Henry Elwes. [more information]
In July, UK trade association BACTA ended one of the longest and most successful relationships in the industry when it sold its controlling interests in ATE Ltd. to Clarion Events. In his first interview with the international trade press, Clarion's Managing Director, Simon Kimble reflects on the acquisition and the opportunities that lie ahead. [more information]
Introducing our open frame CGA/EGA/VGA to XGA LCD Panel. This LCD panel is a VESA plug & play unit which requires no software installation. This also allows the monitor to automatically adjust itself to the match the frequency of the user's device and can accept CGA, EGA, VGA, XGA inputs. [more information]
Introducing the latest VGA to RGB converter, this high end system converter makes it possible to convert a variety of computer images from 640x480 up to a very high quality 1600x1200@ 60Hz resolution into interlaced NTSC / PAL / RGB or YUV output. [more information]
The Czech Republic is the 21st country to connect to the Photo Play Net linked system, with the official launch of the GPRS-linked terminals on 5 July 2005 deemed highly successful by Funworld. [more information]
Entertainment Siberia 2005, the 10th Specialised International Exhibition of Equipment and Technologies for the Entertainment Sector will be held from 7-9 September 2005 with show organisers, the Siberian Fair, set to present a specialist Siberian showcase focused on equipment, products and services offered by the sector. [more information]
Quicksilver has strengthened its market-leading position with the acquisition of the 13 'Royals' AGC's situated across Scotland and the north of England. [more information]
Photo Play this year was pleased to sponsor the largest Cypriote billiard tournament, during which over 100 enthusiasts played for top places within a period of two months. [more information]
Money Controls GmbH is celebrating a quarter of a century of providing payment solutions to a variety of markets throughout Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Austria and Poland. [more information]
TLC Industries, Inc has announced the launch of PowerShot Darts, a coin-operated bar game to join its successful PowerBall Billiards. [more information]
The cashbox performance of new twin driver, Maximum Tune 2, has more than matched that of its highly successful predecessor – according to manufacturer/distributor Namco Europe. [more information]
Merit Industries, Inc. is rolling out a one-month special promotion for all existing U.S. TournaMAXX operators in which a free month of TournaMAXX base rate will be given for the month of August for every additional connection made during the month of July. [more information]
Deith Group has announced that the first amazingly exhilarating Trio Tech XD Theatre has been installed at John Codonas Pleasure Fairs in Aberdeen. [more information]
BACTA, the UK trade association for the pay to play amusement industry, last week confirmed that Clarion Events, a UK based organiser of trade and consumer exhibitions has acquired a controlling investment in ATE, BACTA's commercial exhibition, conference, publishing and services subsidiary. [more information]
Funworld has released a new children's terminal, Touch Toy, which is a touch-screen terminal to entertain and stimulate children while waiting for their parents. [more information]
The finals of the second Photo Play Club Championship in Wiesbaden were held on the last weekend in May with the winners' cup awarded to a new club, the 1st PPC Spielothek A7 of Lauingen. [more information]
Highway Entertainment is pleased to unveil its new product line, a range of self-redemption machines including Rocket Mini, Tower Candy and Robot Cap. The advantage for the operator with these products is the self-redemption aspect because the machines directly dispense the prizes to the player, eliminating the need for operator supervision. [more information]
Galaxy Amusement of the Netherlands and Audio Co., Ltd. of Hungary recently announced they are teaming up to distribute the Hungarian manufacturer's products at affordable prices. Starting with the Musicline range of digital jukeboxes. [more information]
California Extreme, the pinball and classic video games show held at the San Jose Convention Center, is gearing up for our ninth annual show. It will be held on August 6 and 7, 2005. [more information]
Talarius plc has appointed 49-year-old Andy Hall to the post of finance director, with responsibilities for the online gaming portal Cyberslotz and the Quicksilver brand of adult gaming centres. [more information]
Merit Industries recently unveiled a new operator website <a href="http://www.accessmerit.com/meganet/index.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.accessmerit.com/meganet/index.aspx</a> which utilizes the latest in web technology to make it even simpler for operators to maintain and update their routes. [more information]
The censorship of violence in video games has always sparked heated debate. The latest round has been playing in various state parliaments across America. [more information]
Sega Amusements USA Inc. has achieved a change in the Minnesota(USA) Gaming Act. This change allows operators of the Derby Owners Club-World Edition machine to operated legally in locations throughout the state. [more information]
26-year-old Londoner, Ryan Hart has been crowned the UK's first Tekken 5 champion following his success in the national finals which were held at the Namco Station on London's Southbank. [more information]
It is the 12th year for GTI EXPO. Exhibitors including manufacture giants, importing and exporting companies, and assembling companies have come together to break the records for the show size and the booth number. [more information]
The South London Open Day is on Friday 8th July! Being held at Deith Groups head office in Reigate, if the first offering last year was anything to go by then the second should be even bigger and better. [more information]
Earlier this month Konami Corporation (Konami) filed a complaint against Roxor Games, Inc., asking the court to grant an injunction and damages against Roxor's "In The Groove" dance simulation game. [more information]
MD Associates, publisher of Coin-Op News Europe, Coin-Op News AmusEmail and Coin-Op News Online, is celebrating its appointment as an Official Publication of Euromat - The European Gaming & Amusement Federation and also its 21st year publishing in the amusement and gaming industry. [more information]
Ultracade manufacturers of classic multi-game video machines for both the coin-op and consumer markets, announced that Breeders Cup Tournament Edition coin-op game recently launched the highly anticipated Head2Head network. [more information]
William (Bill) Alter, Senior Vice President of Sales with National Ticket Company since 1958 has been named as the Outdoor Amusement Business Association's(OABA) annual Lunch with a Legend honored guest. [more information]
The Australian Office of Film and Literature Classification has today finalised the Classification (Markings for film and Computer Games) Determination 2005, with the provisions for arcade games specifying that computer games that are available for play in a public place require one classification marking. [more information]
Namco Europe has started shipping Maximum Tune 2, which retains all of the high income credentials of the original, notably the highly popular memory cards, as well as boasting six additional cars, ten new adversaries, a new ranking system, the legendary Hakone street racing circuit and the ability to link up to four playing positions. [more information]
New strategies and operational procedures for the Enada Rome expo have been outlined, following the commencement of a nine year contract this year between Rimini Fiera and Sapar Agis, allowing Rimini to manage the organisation of this annual show. [more information]
The Multi Platform Gambling Forum scheduled for June 28 and 29 has had to move venue to the Olympia Conference Centre due to increased attendance interest. [more information]
Sega Amusements Europe has announced it is pleased to have Prize Party in its product range since its recent merge with Sammy, with around 200 units already shipped into Europe, with Italy, Spain and the UK taking the bulk of them. [more information]
Money Controls' new module PayLink allows the swift and simple integration of payment peripherals into PC-based amusement and gaming machines, as visitors to stand number 24 will discover at the World of Games 2005 held from June 9-11 at Crocus Expo, Moscow. [more information]
Project Coin staff have raised in excess of £6,000 for BACTA's Tsunami Appeal, through a programme of imaginative workplace initiatives including an auction of pledges, sponsoring colleagues to stop smoking and even from a sponsored 24-hour Poker School. [more information]
Brent Sales will once again be underlining its commitment to the seaside sector with its third Big Truck-Stop Tour which will see Brent's 40-tonne articulated lorry complete with an array of the leading coin-op products touring upwards of 50 principal resorts throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. [more information]
The IAAPA Asian Expo 2005 scheduled for July will bring together industry suppliers, buyers and world-class educational programs in 6,000 square meters of pure exhilaration - attendees should register online before July 1, 2005 to gain free entry to the event. [more information]
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