The Southern Amusement & Entertainment Expo, co-hosted by the Georgia Amusement & Music Operators Association (GAMOA) and the North Carolina Operators Association (NCCOA), is set to take place Aug. 18-20 at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth. Organizers say this year’s event is expected to be their largest yet with more than 60 exhibitors and hundreds of attendees expected. The exhibit hall will be open Aug. 19 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Aug. 20 from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Their educational seminars run all three days and include legislative updates, skill gaming, upgrading crane machines and much more. For the…
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The British leisure group Gravity recently added 10 Pixel Floors to their venues across the U.K. They’ve been a Pixel Games customer since 2024. “We see Gravity’s decision to invest in our systems once again as a strong vote of confidence,” said Pixel Games founder and CEO Philipp Hacker. “I am particularly pleased to see how the concept has developed since the very first installation at Gravity MAX Westfield Stratford. Watching a single venue grow into a multi-site rollout confirms both the success of our collaboration and the potential of interactive movement-based gaming within the leisure industry.” The various Gravity…
Industry veteran David Pascoe has joined LAI Games as its business development and sales executive. Based in the Orlando area, Pascoe’s new role will have him travel throughout the U.S. “supporting customer relationships, championing the LAI Games portfolio and helping drive continued sales growth.” He brings more than 15 years of experience in the attractions and amusement industry, including with Andretti Karting & Games and most recently Redemption Plus. “David’s real-world operating experience and customer-first mindset make him a perfect addition to our team,” said Mark Easte, CEO of LAI Games. “He understands what it takes to run successful game…
Stern Pinball recently fixed some bugs on five of their games. Now available is: Deadpool code v1.16.0, Iron Maidencode v1.18.0, Beatles code v1.29.0, Led Zeppelin code v1.22.0 and Elvira’s House of Horrors code v1.13.0. As always, operators of those machines can get the updates at www.sternpinball.com/support/game-code. Automatically download and update game code installation through their Insider Connected platform. Per Stern: 1. Open the coin door and press the black/enter button to enter Test Mode. 2. Using the 4 buttons on the coin door, navigate to the Stern Insider Connected Setup menu. 3. Using the 4 buttons on the coin door,…
Satinder Bhutani, the president of Komuse, and his wife Meena, recently welcomed a grandson, Zain, who was born on June 7. The parents are their son Sameer and daughter-in-law Victoria. Pictured is the proud grandpa with Zain.
This year’s Bowl Expo at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville surpassed expectations and was back to “pre-Covid” attendance, reported the BPAA’s executive director, Frank DeSocio. He said they were up more than 25% over the last few years. Exhibitors, too, noticed the marked difference from the other post-2020 shows. It was a major topic of conversation among nearly all the booths RePlay stopped at during our coverage of the event. Many reported that folks seemed to be in a buying mood as well. Several new products in the coin-op world were debuted. Among them were a…
The AAMCF, AAMA’s Charitable Foundation, has once again partnered with Sunrise Association to “bring smiles and unforgettable experiences to children with cancer and their siblings.” Sunrise is hosting three of their Sunrise Carnivals with the first due up July 15 in Philadelphia. There will also be another one on July 30 in Chicago (Lake Zurich) and one on Long Island on Aug. 11. You can click here to volunteer or supply games, equipment and merchandise for the Sunrise Carnival’s arcade in whichever city you’d like. More details are available by emailing Tina Schwartz at [email protected].
Topgolf recently announced their partnership with Youth on Course, a nonprofit organization “providing youth with access to life-changing opportunities through golf.” From July 1 through September 3, Youth on Course members and Alumni Network members will receive access to Topgolf bays for just $5 on Mondays through Thursdays from open to noon, the company reported. “Youth is one of the fastest-growing segments in golf, and Topgolf has both the platform and the responsibility to help grow the game,” said CEO David McKillips. “In our effort to create 10 million new golfers by 2030, Youth on Course is an important partner…
The Youbou Community Bowling Alley, located in the British Columbia, Canada, city of the same name, recently celebrated 75 years. Victoria News reports that the Cowichan Valley Regional District, which operates the center, and Cowichan Lake Recreation are inviting the community in for free bowling on July 11 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. A ceremony will be held in Youbou Hall at 4:30 p.m. and there will also be a display of historic memorabilia highlighting decades of community history. Click here to learn more about the facility.
EAG Expo in London will now be EAG 360 and include the sector-specific brands CompsocUK, London Gaming Show and Amuse Expo, the organization said. The rebranding “provides a chassis for a co-location-based expansion as well as the addition of new show zones.” EAG’s chairman, Nick Harding, said: “EAG 360 sets the tone for the year ahead and I am excited to be able to harness the power of the re-energized and integrated brands to meet the business needs of the sectors that we serve.” EAG 360 in 2027 will be Jan. 12-14.