Distributor Pioneer Sales & Service hosted an AMI jukebox seminar Thursday, Aug. 25, in its Menomonee Falls, Wisc., offices with over 50 people (representing 24+ amusement companies) in attendance, some coming from as far as four hours away. AMI reps displayed the company’s newest hardware, like its NGX Ultra downloading jukebox, which they say has doubled operators’ income in some places, as well as the NGX Mini2 and a new subwoofer stand. Pioneer topper Jon Kleiman said the seminar covered a wide range of topics in addition to the new hardware, including software updates and enhancements AMI has been rolling…
Author: Casey Minter
Benchmark Games has announced the addition of a designated telephone number and bilingual sales rep in a continued effort to expand its services to the international market, specifically Spanish speaking countries. Anthony Medina, one of Benchmark’s sales reps, will assist Spanish speaking customers as a friendly, first point of contact for game orders and support. Medina has been with Benchmark for over five years as a quality control specialist and has comprehensive knowledge of the company’s product line. “We have identified the opportunity for game sale growth in Spanish speaking countries,” said Benchmark President Al Kress. “It is important that…
Betson Enterprises has hired Brian Conway to be an amusement sales consultant focusing on developing relationships with customers in the Midwest as well as on a national level. “Brian brings a vast background of family entertainment center experience,” said Bob Dipipi, National Sales Director. “His first-hand knowledge of building and operating multi-revenue stream family entertainment facilities will be significant as Betson continues to deliver new services to meet the demands of the ever-evolving marketplace.” Conway has over 25 years of management experience in sales and operations, and has previously worked for Revel and Roll spearheading the transformation of that company’s…
Timezone Group has announced the creation of a new position within Timezone Australia: the New Store and Operations Development Director. Bala Cherukooru, who will be based in Sydney, Australia, will fill the position. As a result of this, he will leave his current role as GM for Helix Leisure Group’s Singapore branch in a transition that will take place over the next two months. The companies said Cherukooru will take over Timezone in the midst of a period of great growth. In the last eight months, Timezone Australia has opened three new locations and has developed a roster of new locations…
As of Sept. 1, the AMOA National Dart Association (NDA) will be managed by William T. Glasgow, Inc., (WTG), the same event management firm that produces the industry’s Amusement Expo. The company, headquartered in Mokena, Ill., has been active in the coin-op trade for more than 30 years. “We’re excited about the opportunity to help enhance a great brand in the business: the National Dart Association,” said WTG Executive VP Brian Glasgow. “Soft tip electronic darts is a fun, competitive sport that brings together passionate players, entrepreneurial operators and some excellent manufacturers/suppliers. We bring a solid track record of managing…
AstroZone, the newest fun place at Astro Complex in Safwa (Saudi Arabia) is where families can go to enjoy rides and exciting games with even more ease after Semnox recently implemented their cashless debit card system. Semnox’s has automated operations through its RFID based card readers for all amusement equipment at the FEC. The company says a full-fledged inventory and redemption module is also used for redeeming tickets through the same game card customers use to play. According to the Semnox, this helps business transparency and increases the productivity of the cashiers. “We welcome Astrozone to our client base in…
A recently published Slate article broke down the best ways to use virtual reality. The currently reinvigorated interest in the technology has brought a wide variety of interesting and less-than-useful applications, as well as both intriguing games and plenty that just don’t work. The Slate article, however, quotes a skeptical advocate of the tech, Stanford’s top VR guy Jeremy Bailenson, who breaks down what VR should be used for and the best ways to make it work in those situations. According to Bailenson, using the tech in short bursts and with frequent breaks is the best practice, and since the…
Coast to Coast Entertainment has confirmed that the first containers of their new cranes Ticket Zone will begin to ship the first week of September. “We’re excited to be filling our first orders on our Ticket Zone cranes,” stated Gary Balaban. “We had great sales on our Ticket Tank (based on the Prize Cube platform) and are very confident Ticket Zone will eclipse those sales numbers!” Based on C2C’s Fun Zone crane, the new Ticket Zone sets itself apart with a dynamic and eye-catching color changing front. “As we all know, ticket cranes are some of the best earning models…
According to a news report in Intergame, India-based cash solutions company Semnox unveiled a big, new partnership with a well-known, American chain: Chuck E. Cheese. They advise that over 100 Chuck E. Cheese stores have already been re-equipped with Semnox devices, but news of the partnership was kept quiet until now. Semnox says it has deployed the latest reader technology, including EDGE readers, to make sure the rollout of new devices across the chain is enthusiastically accepted by its customer base. All stores will be linked with Semnox’ cloud server, which allows centralized corporate management direct access to the information…
Uptown Alley, a national bowling franchise, will open the doors of its new concept at a recently renovated mall in Manassas, Va., at the end of this month. The $11.5 million, 46,000-square-foot entertainment and restaurant venue features 24 bowling lanes, a professional sound stage for live entertainment, three bars, laser tag, amusement games and a redemption counter. The bowling features Brunswick regulation-sized lanes and includes ten private lanes designed for anyone from a newbie to the most veteran league bowler. 40 HDTVs throughout the venue offer fantastic sports and music video viewing. On top of all this, a massive, two-story…