Intercard will be in Amusement Expo booth #1821 with their new hybrid Impulse Plus reader, which accepts more types of payments (including credit cards), makes more upsells and “can increase revenues by as much as 30%.” “Operators around the world have shown great interest in our hybrid Impulse readers that accept credit cards as well as game cards,” said Rob Geiger, North American sales manager for Intercard. “We are looking forward to showing the latest version, the Impulse Plus, to our global family of customers at Amusement Expo in Las Vegas. It allows arcade operators to enjoy the benefits of cashless technology…
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A theatrical cocktail experience with immersive performances are scheduled to begin March 5 at the AREA15 entertainment venue in Las Vegas. Called “Oddyssey Manor,” the experience “invites guests to step beyond the velvet curtain and into a shadowy world where curiosity is rewarded and every choice determines how the night will unfold.” Oddyssey Noir will be a late-night experience with a similar nightlife vibe and theme, only with dancing and DJs. Get tickets and learn more about both at www.oddysseylv.com.
Gold Medal Products Co. has launched ReadyServe Jr., a compact, self-serve popcorn dispenser designed to help operators minimize labor and maximize convenience. The company says the heated cabinet features a built-in crisping system that holds up to 20 gallons of popped popcorn. Popcorn can be easily loaded, they say, through a top-access dome and kept warm and fresh until served. It has a simple push-button so customers can serve themselves quickly. Click here to learn more or visit www.gmpopcorn.com.
The Valley National 8-Ball League Association will celebrate their 46th Annual World Pool Championships at the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas from May 21-30. A president’s reception dinner will be held on May 28, and the awards banquet and entertainment will be on May 30. VNEA says there will be five new members inducted into their Hall of Fame, the World Team Competition, the issuing of Lifetime VNEA Sanctions, the presentation of their Meritorious Service Award, and much more. A full tentative schedule with more details is available at www.vnea.com.
See the latest titles on the market at Betson’s Southeast Spotlight Show, coming up on March 12 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Stars & Strikes location at 700 Columbiana Dr., Irmo, SC 29063. The company says they’ll have representatives on hand to discuss products, financing specials, and industry trends. Lunch will be provided and those interested in attending should RSVP with their Betson rep. Learn more at www.betson.com.
An IAAPA Meetup experience at Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas is scheduled for March 20. Attendees will enjoy a lights-on tour of one of the haunted houses, hear from a panel of Universal Horror Unleashed team members as they “share what it takes to bring these horror stories to life,” and experience all four haunted houses in “full show mode.” Those include Universal Monsters, Scarecrow: The Reaping, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer. Click here to register on the IAAPA website.
Incredible Technologies has partnered with Palms Casino Resort to bring their real-life Kingpin Suite bowling alley into Silver Strike Bowling: League Night. (That’s the Palms’ legendary luxury suite, which features a 2-lane bowling alley.) “We love Palms, and our audience loves the venue and its connection to our products,” said Adam Kramer, president of IT’s amusement division. “We’ve held our Golden Tee World Championship there for several years, and we’ll be there once again this June. This was a natural fit for our next arcade game.” “The Kingpin Suite represents the kind of unforgettable, immersive experience Palms is known for,” added Laura De La Cruz, assistant general manager of Palms Casino Resort. “To…
Luke Combs’ Category 10 bar brand has its eyes on Orlando. In partnership with Opry Entertainment Group, the location at Universal CityWalk Orlando will be their third. A flagship venue opened in Nashville in 2024 and a Las Vegas location is due this year. A press release reported that the Orlando facility is set to open in 2027. “I know Orlando is a worldwide destination spot, so I’m super pumped and humbled that we’re getting to open a location there,” Combs said. “My wife is from Florida, so we’re both super excited about this.” Construction will begin this summer on the 33,000-sq.-ft. space.
Player One Amusement Group, which was sold to Genda in early 2025, will officially change its company name and will operate as Kiddleton US, LLC and Kiddleton Canada, Inc., starting March 1. The renaming is part of the company’s 2026 plans to consolidate its 14 North American group companies into three under “Genda Americas.” Kiddleton, Inc., the parent company whose president and CEO is Atsushi Iyoda, said in a statement to vendors that this change is a name change only, adding, “the underlying legal entity, its company structure, ownership and management remain unchanged.” All existing contracts, agreements and service orders held…
David McKillips, the former CEO of Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company CEC Entertainment, has taken up the CEO role at Topgolf, effective Feb. 23. The company reported that he’ll “oversee Topgolf’s strategic vision and growth” and lead the company’s portfolio of “more than 100 entertainment venues and industry-leading Toptracer technology.” McKillips has more than 30 years of experience in the family entertainment, theme park, and media industries. “Topgolf is a brand I’ve long admired – one that brings people together through unforgettable shared experiences no matter their level of interest in the game of golf,” McKillips explained. “I’m honored to lead such a talented team that has and…