Ed Cramer, the former National ATM Council board vice chair, joined Franco Argueta for the ATM Talks Podcast to explain what the Payment Choice Act means for the future of cash in America. Click here to watch the 15-minute episode. NAC said Cramer, the CEO of ProSolve Solutions, “provides a straight-talk conversation about the vital importance of this groundbreaking legislation for ATM deployers – and how you can become part of NAC’s nationwide grassroots network and protect your ATM business.” You can join NAC at www.natmc.org, donate to support their advocacy efforts or sign up for their emails directly.
Author: Matt Harding
Among its series of webinars and live chats this month, IAAPA will broadcast “Inside the Arena: Mastering the New Era of Laser Tag Profitability” on Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. Eastern time. The webinar will feature Creative Works’ Danny Gruening and Russ Van Natta offering an “insiders look at how modern design and smart operations are redefining the revenue potential of laser tag.” “Drawing on experience as manufacturers and former operators, the webinar explores immersive features, open-format designs and high-impact marketing tactics that drive repeat play and market visibility, with practical ideas for refreshing the guest experience and building a…
Amusement Products will host their first FEC Success Institute program March 10-11 at their manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. “FEC Success was created to help people make informed decisions and move forward with confidence,” said Dutch Magrath, president of Amusement Products. “Whether you’re building your first center or improving an existing operation, the goal is to connect you with proven experts, practical insight and real-world examples you can apply to your own facility.” The company says the program, ongoing since 1997, is the longest-running educational program designed for both FEC startups and existing operators looking to grow, upgrade or refine…
The New England-based Ryan Family Amusements recently bought North Bowl Lanes and Mohegan Bowl, two Massachusetts centers. The company said the expansion brings their portfolio to 13 locations across the region. The two centers were previously run by Kelli and Ed Kinsley, who purchase North Bowl in 2008 and Mohegan Bowl in 2012. “We’re excited to continue expanding our presence across New England and to build on the solid foundation that the Kinsleys established,” said Zack McCaul, Ryan’s director of operations. “Customers at North Bowl and Mohegan Bowl can expect the same friendly faces and great service and offerings they’ve…
The North Carolina Coin Operators Association will have their annual meeting on Friday, May 15, at 11:30 a.m. at Operators Distributing at 2205 Gaither Court in Archdale, reported the association’s past president, Jeff Douglas. Tammy Snodgrass is the association’s current president. The association can be reached at [email protected] or online at www.nccoa.net.
Intercard will be among the companies exhibiting at DEAL, the trade show that brings together folks from all over the Middle East. It runs from Feb. 10-12 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Intercard’s CEO Scott Sherrod, Bajro Spahic and Alberto Borrero will attend. “Intercard has been leading the way with cashless technology in the Middle East since Encounter Zone, the first FEC in the region, opened in Wafi Mall in Dubai more than 20 years ago,” said Borrero, the company’s senior vice president of international sales. “Encounter Zone featured the region’s first debit card system, and Intercard’s continued innovations…
American Pinball, which was recently acquired by JB Vincent LP, has now teamed up with Planetary Pinball Supply, Inc. The pair announced a long-term strategic partnership under which American Pinball will manufacture, sell and distribute reimagined Williams and Bally pinball machines under license. “Our owner, Bryan Vincent, is a huge Williams and Bally fan, and we wanted to bring some great games back to the community and to operators,” said Ron Lindeman, the president of American Pinball. The agreement licenses seven premier titles, “selected to represent the best of classic Williams and Bally Pinball,” the company noted. Specific titles and…
The virtual reality maker Virtuix, which was initially crowdfunded on Kickstarter in 2013, now trades as VTIX on the Nasdaq. “We’re only getting started,” said Jan Goetgeluk, Virtuix’s founder and CEO. “In a world where AI-powered 3D reconstruction techniques can rapidly generate photorealistic virtual environments, the missing piece is the ability to move through those worlds naturally. We pioneered the technology to make that possible.” “Going public provides us with access to capital to fund our growth and develop new products like Virtual Terrain Walk, our training system for the defense sector. Looking ahead, we believe our ‘dual-use’ strategy of…
The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, home of the World Video Game Hall of Fame, recently acquired a comprehensive collection of Atari materials about the company’s home computer and console divisions from the early 1970s through the 2000s. “Atari played a foundational role in the creation of the video game industry and early home computing,” said Andrew Borman, the museum’s director of digital preservation. “This collection captures this legacy with exceptional depth and detail, chronicling the company’s early innovations in home entertainment, its pivotal role in the 1980s game market, and its continuing cultural relevance.” Gathered…
Seasons Parts & Merchandise now has their collection available on the LAI Games website. Simply click here or visit www.parts.laigames.com and navigate to the “Merchandise” tab. The company’s parts website is open 24/7/365 and offers parts, prizes and “everything you need, all under one roof.” Some of the best-selling merch at the moment includes 2” rubber ducks and 2” rubber gnomes.