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…
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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…
A former Catholic church in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, is now Church Arcade, filled with more than 100 classic arcade games and pinball machines, WTAE reported. One of its managing partners, Michael Hovraluck, said, “Obviously, an arcade is not a place of worship, but it is still a place that people can come and spend time together.” The business opened on Jan. 31. The company’s website, www.thechurcharcade.com, notes that they “preserved most of the original architecture – stained glass, vaulted ceilings and altars – but re-imagined with arcade and pinball machines and lighting, creating a completely unique atmosphere.”
The National ATM Council recently reported that the U.S. Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies have been responding to ATM jackpotting attacks targeting DMA (Direct Memory Access) of various ATM models and manufacturers by bypassing traditional security controls. This has resulted in significant financial loss and operational disruption, the association said. The group shared a series of mitigation recommendations, which we’ll republish below. Successful mitigation requires a multi-layered strategy and may include the following actions: Update and set strong BIOS passwords (never keep default passwords). Configure BIOS to disable unused ports or expansion slots that provide DMA access (PCIe,…
A kid-friendly entertainment center in Marion, Illinois, will close at the end of March but announced that it will reopen in nearby Mt. Vernon this fall, reported WMIX. The business has been open at the former Illinois Star Centre Mall since 2009. “We are very excited for this new adventure,” the company wrote on Facebook. “We will be working diligently to get this new location up and going as soon as we can. We would like to thank all of the patrons that have come and supported us to help make this possible.” Stay tuned for updates at www.piratepetesfun.com.
IAAPA Expo Middle East will be from March 30-April 2 at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. The growing show will feature more than 300 companies showcasing the region’s latest innovations, technologies and solutions. Additionally, there will be more than 120 expert-led education sessions covering key industry trends and insights. “IAAPA Expo Middle East brings together industry leaders, innovators and decision-makers from across the region and around the world to explore the future of attractions, entertainment and guest experience,” organizers wrote.