The 2025 Golden Tee World Championships ran from July 17-20 at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Nearly $200,000 in total prizes were awarded and two world champions were crowned – one in the Mobile division and another in the Arcade division. (Visit www.goldentee.com/live to see the results.) “We are thrilled to partner once again with Palms Casino Resort for what promises to be the biggest weekend of Golden Tee we’ve ever seen,” said Adam Kramer, resident of Incredible Technologies’ amusement division, ahead of the event. “As one of the original esports, we aim to build upon the strong foundation…
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AAMA members, today (July 21) is your last day to lock in a spot at the association’s Annual Meeting in Dallas at the early bird pricing rate of $499. Regular pricing of $899 will apply afterward. The hotel reservation deadline is July 28 for the AAMA room block at the hosting Warwick Melrose. The meeting will be held Aug. 19-21. Company sponsorships are also still available. Click here for registration information or visit www.coin-op.org for other details.
A Jersey Jack Pinball Guns N’ Roses pinball machine was among the items donated to an auction that raised nearly $200 million for charity. It was part of “Back to the Beginning,” the final concert for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. The proceeds were donated equally among Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorns Children’s Hospice. VICE reports that majority of the money – roughly $150 million – was garnered by selling $30 a pop livestream tickets for the historic music event.
Fairway Social, an entertainment center with competitive simulator games, live music and more, just opened in Birmingham, Alabama. Bham Now reports that the company also has two locations in Georgia. Each simulator bay has several virtual games to choose from. Among them are golf, soccer, football, basketball, zombie dodgeball and more. “Bringing these concepts to Birmingham is more than just opening a new venue, it’s about shaking things up and creating something that doesn’t exist here yet,” said Neal Freeman, CEO of Competitive Social Ventures. “Birmingham has energy, culture and creativity – and we feel honored to be a part…
Megaplex has opted to use Intercard with its first-ever arcade concept – the Cinema Entertainment Center. The new venue opened this month in South Jordan, Utah. “Megaplex is very pleased with the performance of its first arcade,” reported Joe Guccione, account executive with Intercard. “They love the additional revenue stream and are already planning another Megaplex CEC with an arcade for introduction in 2026.” The Utah-based company has more than 195 screens in 18 locations in Utah and Nevada. Their CEC concept offers eight screens with luxury seating and in-cinema dining, 18 bowling lanes and a 5,500-sq.-ft. arcade.
The Wisconsin Amusement & Music Operators (WAMO) held their Annual Conference and Trade Show from June 11-12 at the Brookfield Conference Center, bringing together operators from across the state for two days of learning and networking. The association reported that attendees participated in educational sessions, legislative briefings, WAMO’s annual board meeting, and an industry trade show and gala. “The conference served as a platform for members to explore business trends, meet with key manufacturers and distributors, and gain insights on the evolving regulatory and technology landscape,” they said. A highlight of this year’s event was the presentation of the association’s…
If you’re in the industry, you undoubtedly know Betson Enterprises and its longtime leader, President Bob Geschine. He’s been with the iconic coin-op outfit for 50-plus years and has been its topper since the late ’90s. He was recently interviewed by Randy Chilton for Episode 3 of the new RePlay Magazine Podcast, which aims to get a fuller picture of these titans of the amusement industry. (We’ve so far had on George McAuliffe and Terry Moss.) Beyond leading the fourth-generation Betti business, Geschine has a close-knit family and has been married to his wife for 53 years, living in the…
NAC2025, the conference and expo of the National ATM Council, will be held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas from Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Click here to register or visit www.natmc.org for more information. The expo hall will be open from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Sept. 30; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 1; and 9 a.m.-noon on Oct. 2. There will also be educational workshops, networking breakfasts and industry luncheons throughout the conference. The platinum sponsor of the event is Hyosung. Titanium sponsors include Switch Commerce, Genmega, CDS, CORDatm.com and Digital Network Solutions.
The International Adventure & Trampoline Park Association (IATP) is gearing up to host its Annual Conference from Sept. 8-10 at Harrah’s AK-Chin Resort & Hotel in Maricopa, Arizona, bringing together the trampoline and adventure park industries. The three-day program is aimed at fostering connection, education and industry advancement. “Our annual conference is the best opportunity for trampoline and adventure park professionals to come together, share insights and shape the future of our industry,” said Gina Elliott, treasurer of IATP. “Whether you’re a long-time operator or just getting started, this event is designed to help you succeed.” Following the Opening Session…
A rezoning proposal in St. Johns County, Florida, could clear the way for Nothing Putt Fun & Games, a planned two-story, 32,000-sq.-ft. facility with a 22,000-sq.-ft. outdoor course, reports the Jax Daily Record. The applicant, Barrett Tennant, is under contract to buy the 4.5-acre property and is also seeking an investor to help finance the project. In addition to two 18-hole mini-golf courses, there are plans for a full bar, food trucks, and a mix of classic and modern arcade games.