Intercard recently completed its installation at the first Dave & Buster’s location in the Dominican Republic. The company’s Stephen Albrecht handled the job. Dave & Buster’s Santo Domingo is located in the popular BlueMall in the capital city. At more than 34,000 sq. ft., the venue has a 98-game arcade, bowling, a sports bar and restaurant featuring American cuisine and drinks. It is the first of two D&B franchised locations planned for the Dominican Republic and run by Grupo Pais.
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A new bar in Covington, Kentucky, has more than 200 board games for patrons to enjoy, and also a pair of Killer Queen cabinets from the indie game maker BumbleBear. WCPO reported that the new Dice on Draft opened Feb. 13 and is owned and operated by McKenzie Crist. Nearly half of the board games came from her and her husband’s personal collection. “We just really like the community that places like this bring in, and we really missed places like this when The Rook closed and then felt like there was a gap for more niche concepts like this,” she said. (The Rook was a prominent board game bar in nearby Cincinnati.) Learn…
A new retro arcade bar called Bonus Round opened Feb. 13 in Redding, California, KRCR reported. The space is owned by Schuyler Lane, who said the business is a lifelong dream of his. He’s driven the country scouring for games and has been in the retro gaming business for about 14 years now. 1980s favorites like Pac-Man, Frogger and Q*Bert are among the game lineup at the bar. Follow Bonus Round on Instagram (@bonusroundredding).
The Asia Amusement & Attractions Expo is set for May 10-12 at the China Import & Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Pre-registered overseas buyers will get an invitation to the World Culture & Tourism Industry Night gala dinner, VIP lounge access and more. This year’s show is set to feature more than 1,500 exhibitors across 15 exhibition halls. Arcades, theme parks, playgrounds and other amusement and entertainment businesses will be represented. Learn more at www.aaaexpos.com.
AMOA leadership and their legislative counsel DGA Group met with 14 different Congressional offices on Thursday, Feb. 12, in Washington, D.C., with a focus on meeting with Senate Banking Committee and House Financial Services representatives. Three AMOA presidents – Tim Zahn (past president), Brian Brotsch (current president) and Tommy Hendley (upcoming president) – and the association’s Executive Vice President Lori Schneider led the charge. They reported that AMOA’s “active and ongoing advocacy efforts have helped the association build some legislative champions in D.C.” As a result of an executive order last August, “debanking” has garnered much attention from Congress, although mainly around cryptocurrency. Still, they said that more than…
The 31st Annual East Coast Gift & Variety Show in Atlantic City is set for Feb. 26-27, the New Jersey Attractions Association reported. The event will be at the Golden Nugget Grand Ballroom and feature Betson, Pipeline Games, Rhode Island Novelty, A&A Global and many more vendors. The event is dubbed “the trade show to keep you connected to the amusement industry in the tri-state area.” Expect the annual scholarship awards party and much more. For exhibitor information and other details, contact NJAA Executive Director Kimberle Samarelli at [email protected].
The Pabst Blue Ribbon Edition of the DSM Arcade game Perfect Pour is now shipping, the company reported. It was first revealed at IAAPA Expo 2025. “As customers line up, players must juggle multiple taps while dealing with blown kegs, pitchers, half pours and perfectionist customers,” DSM said. “The bar grows busier over time, requiring quick decision-making, multitasking and accuracy to keep customers satisfied and tips flowing.” The game offers a classic mode, which features traditional gameplay where skill determines how long you last, and a timed mode. There are also boss battles, mini-games, and multiple themed environments. Shipments are now underway through authorized distribution channels…
LEXRA’s Bob Cooney will host an “ask me anything” webinar on Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. Eastern time. The location-based XR expert previously planned the webinar for last month, though it was rescheduled. LEXRA, the Location-Based Entertainment XR Association, of which Cooney is the founder and executive director, says these sessions are “live, informal conversations with some of the most experienced voices” in the XR industry. Get your questions answered and learn from hearing what others are asking, too. Click here to register and visit www.lexra.org for additional information.
The indoor golf and entertainment venue Five Iron Golf has opened up in Syracuse, New York, Syracuse.com reported. The company now operates in more than 30 U.S. cities with an international expansion underway. The 11,200-sq.-ft. location features its famous high-tech golf simulators, duckpin bowling, and a full kitchen and bar. “This is basically an arcade for grownups,” said the venue’s general manager Sean Larsson. “You can play Pebble Beach, you can play putt-putt, you can bowl, all while eating and having a beer.” Go to www.fiveirongolf.com to see what the fuss is all about.
AVS Companies’ office in the Lone Star State began operating out of a new building earlier this month. It is located at 331 Garden Oaks Blvd., Houston, TX 77018. The company said that the new address may not yet appear on Google or Apple Maps, so customers should make note of the new location. “This new, more centrally located facility will allow us to provide product, parts and service more effectively to the growing Houston market,” said Tony Costa, the Texas director of operations and sales. “The layout and overall accessibility definitely puts AVS in a better position to continuously…