Following a lengthy negotiation process, Global Payment Technologies are pleased to announce the recent signing of a major deal with Russian machine manufacturer Villart, wherby GPT's Aurora Bill Validator will be available in the Russian gaming market. [more information]
1000 pieces of assorted coin mechs including the C120, C220 and MS100, are now available through Highway Entertainment at clearance prices. Until stocks run out, the coin mechs are selling for US$25, however, the minimum order for this price is 100 pieces. All are ex Europe used mechs with a 3% warranty. [more information]
The International Association for the Leisure and Entertainment Industry has announced it will hold a series of four, three-day seminars over the next year, starting this month, based on the theme 'Boost Your Entertainment Centre's Profits'. [more information]
Dave Barron, Managing Director of Sega Amusements Europe and JPM International, has announced his departure to pursue new opportunities. Dave had been with Sega for 16 years and as part of his remit had taken over responsibility for JPM since the departure of Steve Murray in 2002. [more information]
Photo Play's new generation terminal – the Xtreme – was received well at the Rimini trade show last month, with operators and players thrilled by the revolutionary games concepts this online terminal provides. [more information]
The Stella International team has said they produced excellent results at both the IMA in Nuremberg and the ATEI in London in 2004, and said they regard both exhibitions were a resounding success. [more information]
Incredible Technologies conducted its second Operator Summit from February 26-27 at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia hotel in Atlanta, with the attendance of nearly 100 operators to see Matt Verdura announced as the 2004 Incredible Technologies Operator of the Year and inducted into the Golden Tee Society [more information]
Figures issued recently by the Revenue Commissioners in Dublin show that in 2003 there was an increase in the number of gaming and amusement machine licences than those granted in 2002 - suggesting the Irish amusement industry is alive and well. [more information]
TAB-Austria has marked the start of the new update series for its Virtual Pinball with the game Air Commander. This shooting game is now available as the first part of the V2 update series. [more information]
The Mary Openshaw Memorial Award For Excellence was inaugurated at AmEx 2004 - The 25th Irish Amusement Trade Exhibition, in memory of the late Mary Openshaw, the well known journalist who served the international amusement industry for over 35 years. [more information]
Photo Play Germany has entered into a long-term collaboration with Universal Music and Columbia TriStar Pictures, following the success of last summer's Auto Bild promotion. [more information]
Highway Entertainment is pleased to announce Guilty Gear Isuka, from Sammy's Guilty Gear series of arcade fighting games, is now available. Guilty Gear Isuka allows players to choose whether to compete individually, or as a part of a team when they fight against their competitors. [more information]
Introducing the NTSC to PAL (NTSC to PAL) Multisystem Converter (KDV 500, CMD 850, Micronica) that can convert NTSC(3.58, 4.43), PAL- (B, G, D, K, I), PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM into the output video signal NTSC(3.58, 4.43), PAL- (B, G, D, K, I), PAL-M, PAL-N for home use between multi-media equipment. [more information]
The success of the 2004 Park Show International, that was held simultaneously with Enada Spring, has opened up new international prospects for a market addressing all age groups and concentrating on complete families, with the 2004 show boasting a large increase in foreign exhibitors. [more information]
JPM's successful AWP, Firecracker has now made its debut for the Club market - JPM has altered the game to a four reeler to suit this demanding market. [more information]
VirTra Systems, Inc. announces its continued partnership with Red Baron Pizza in 2004 wherby VirTra Systems will again provide the technology behind the Red Baron 3D Flying Adventure. [more information]
In spite of the difficulties the trade is going through, faced with a normative impasse that's limiting its prospects of development, the 16th edition of the Enada Spring International Coin-op Show closed with positive figures. [more information]
Ripley's Believe It or Not! ®, the latest pinball machine to come out of Stern Pinball, Inc. and Pat Lawlor Design, Inc, begins shipping this month. [more information]
Stella International and its Italian partner, International Games Trade - IGT Sa - from San Marino recently celebrated a big success at the Enada Primavera trade show in Rimini, where they released a new product range and recieved positive feedback. [more information]
The Amusement & Music Operators Association has redesigned its website to offer a new, fun look, and tons of features intended to make the site more user-friendly. [more information]
Compumatic, a Spanish supplier of complete game kits for the amusement industry has announced its latest development within the video slot machine range, Juicy Fruit, will appear at the Rimini Show from 26-28 February in Italy on Bassano Giochi's stand 1/22. [more information]
BayTek will introduce two brand new games for spring, Horse Play and Movie Stop, at the ASI trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada, from March 9-11 on its booths 937 and 1037. [more information]
Chicago Gaming Company is pleased to appoint Brent Sales-Namco as the exclusive European distributor for its hit video driving game, Nicktoons Racing. Thanks to its powerful license and exciting gameplay, Nicktoons Racing has attracted the attention of distributors and operators worldwide. [more information]
The 16th edition of the ENADA Spring International Coin-op Show, will be held in Rimini from February 26 - 29 and will see a total of 35,000 square metres occupied by new products from 300 exhibiting firms. [more information]
Park Show International is about to chalk up its 11th edition - the biennial expo will be presented by Rimini Fiera and Facto Edizioni with the sponsorship of ANESV-AGIS and Unionparchi from February 26 - 29 at the Rimini Expo Centre. [more information]
On 16 February 2004, The Stinger Report broke the news of fraud in the online golf tournament sector with sources revealing that Incredible Technologies has ejected eight ranked players following investigation into the manipulation of scores. [more information]
Sammy Co., Ltd. has entered into an agreement with SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION regarding the Atomiswave platform whereby SNK PLAYMORE, inventor of numerous popular series of hand-to-hand combat arcade games, has agreed to transfer the development and the supply of future arcade titles from NEOGEO to Atomiswave. [more information]
Building on the momentum of improvements made in January, Incredible Technologies announced last week additional changes designed to increase operator revenue on tournaments conducted on Golden Tee Golf machines. [more information]
In an article featured in 1UP magazine, author, Matt Leone discusses the current U.S. arcade industry and asks "why is the industry underperforming?" He said that when 1UP posed the question of "why" to the industry, they found numerous reasons for the decline and also, some positive signs for the future. [more information]
Sammy's new gun shooting game, Ranger Mission, will be available through Highway Entertainment from March 2004. Ranger Mission is a gun shooting game where players carry out military training missions within a virtual space setting. [more information]
Our new model, the NTSC / PAL to NTSC RGB Sync Converter is highly suitable for installing PAL systems into NTSC monitors, solving a common problem in imported cars from Japan and the USA. [more information]
Billards Plaisance, manufacturer of high quality billiard and pool tables, is seeking distributors in the United Kindgom and Ireland, following its successful attendance at the 2004 ATEI show. [more information]
Sega Corporation has this week announced the appointment of its chairman and representative director, Hajime Satomi - founder and present representative director of Sammy Corporation. [more information]
TAB Austria's first World Championship using the unique Online Tournament System has reached its last round and will come to a close on 29 February 2004. [more information]
Elo TouchSystems, Inc., the global leader in touch technology and a business unit of Tyco Electronics, has announced its solution to providing all weather touch technology on a truly flat surface with the new Entuitive 1547L 15in liquid crystal display touchmonitor. [more information]
Ground-breaking design house Games Warehouse, a specialist in software gaming compendiums, has become the first company to use Money Controls' ccTalk PCI Card in volume, for its innovative new SWP application Paragon. [more information]
Customized Casino Games is expected to increase the impact of its Blackjack Switch push 22 table game to even higher levels following a promising exhibition at ICE 2004. [more information]
Australia's largest funpark, Wonderland Sydney, today announced its decision to cease trading on 26 April 2004, due to "consistent losses incurred and difficult market conditions." [more information]
L & M Deith Sales is pleased to announce it has secured the exclusive distribution agreement for Nicktoons Racing from the Chicago Gaming Company. [more information]
Harry Levy's Magic 7s is a new concept in pusher play - with the first full production of the game sold out at ATEI 2004 - orders are now being taken for delivery for the Whitsun holiday. [more information]
Preparations are now in full swing for the 2004 Photo Play World Games - due to be officially opened in six weeks in Alpbach, Austria - running from March 25-28. [more information]
Elaine Hodgson, president of Incredible Technologies, makers of the Golden Tee Golf coin-operated video game, has been named as one of Fast Company magazine's third annual list of "Fast 50" innovators - individuals whose achievements have significantly advanced their companies or industries. [more information]
The presentation of the first Mary Openshaw Memorial Award for Excellence is set to be a highlight of Ireland's 25th Coin-Op Expo - AmEx 2004, which will be held at the Lynch Green Isle Hotel, Dublin on 2 and 3 March. [more information]
Funworld's cooperation with the Manstein publishing house's MOS came to a successful close with the announcement of the overall winner of the competition, Dr. Günther Hirschberger from Wartberg in Mürztal. [more information]
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