Stern Pinball recently announced the appointment of Tylor Carson, who will join the company as the director of location entertainment. Carson will report to the director of North American sales, Erik Gilly. “With Stern’s continued rapid growth, we are committed to investing in the expansion of our sales and marketing team,” said CEO Gary Stern. “Tylor has over a decade of experience in the beverage distribution industry and will offer a fresh perspective for our location-based partners to capture and enhance their location’s pinball experience.” Carson will reportedly help expand the company’s LBE reach around the globe, focusing on growing the…
Author: Matt Harding
Magnetic Cash will be at IAAPA Expo this year, excited to show their new self-service kiosk. Click here to see it or visit them at booth #813. “Our last participation in a face to face event was Amusement Expo in June, which was crucial because it showed us recuperation of the industry after Covid-19,” said sales manager Martin Reynoso. “However, IAAPA Expo will show us how the entertainment industry was affected by the pandemic. We are very anxious to be back and present our new self service kiosk.” The new kiosk allows FEC operators to manage any small or medium…
Bowl Long Island, a business closed since August 2020 in Patchogue, N.Y., is officially closing for good following a long nearly two years trying to keep it alive. The family-run bowling alley was open for 13 years. Owner Robert Eggert said in a statement that the family has “exhausted grants, loans and other help during this time to keep the dream alive.” Between the pandemic and recent roof damage, according to Greater Long Island, it became too much to handle. “I have been bowling since my dad took me when I was 5 years old and I made a dream…
Byron Howard, a 40-year veteran in the vending and amusement industries, will retire in early 2022 from Shaffer Distributing Company. The company says Howard “has been a true staple in the Michigan market and has been of invaluable service to countless street operators and family entertainment centers.” He spent stints with a few local operators before joining Cleveland Coin, becoming the branch manager of its Detroit office in 1994. Cleveland Coin was acquired in 2005 by Shaffer Distributing, and Howard has continued management of the Detroit office while being responsible for distribution sales in Michigan. Additionally, he was general manager…
During IAAPA Expo week, from Nov. 16-19, Intercard is offering a special giveaway to visitors at their booth, #2206. For new customers, they’ll have six months free use of either their Shindigger party booking software or their e-commerce platform. Shindigger allows operators and guests to easily book online with a computer or mobile device. It integrates with existing websites and can be used with or without an Intercard cashless system. The company’s contactless e-commerce technology allows customers to buy game cards, special deals and memberships online. Attendees can book product demos in advance by contacting Bill Allen ([email protected]) or Alberto…
Seybert’s Billiard Supply, based in Coldwater, Mich., recently bought Penguin Amusements, the leading manufacturer of replacement pool table rails in the U.S. “Fred (Taylor) and the team at Penguin have built a reputation for producing the best rails in the industry and customers ask for them by name,” said Mark Horton, Seybert’s director of marketing. “We have sold Penguin rails for many years. Bringing Penguin into Seybert’s organization allows us to guarantee our customers access to the finest replacement pool table parts in the industry. “With innovations like the ‘Pro Pocket,’ a rail system that converts a bar-room table into…
The people of Ottumwa, Iowa, will be joined by video gamers around the nation on Nov. 10 to celebrate Esports History Day. An official mayoral proclamation from Mayor Tom Lazio has been issued for that day, which celebrates the 40th anniversary of Twin Galaxies, believed to be the first esports organization. The city will unveil a 35-inch bronze plaque that commemorates a famous 1982 LIFE magazine photograph that played a role in launching the “esports age.” Among the expected attendees at the ceremony is John Grunwald, director of the Fairfield High School Esports Club. “Our team is very excited to…
After more than 40 years of owning Fannie Farkle’s, Marion Paul has sold the Gatlinburg, Tenn., business to brothers Jim and Matt Knowles. The private sale was finalized on Nov. 1. Paul launched Fannie Farkle’s in 1981 as a place for vacationers and locals to enjoy great food in a fun atmosphere. “Fannie Farkle’s uses the slogan, ‘Come for the food, stay for the fun,’” Paul explained. “We set out in 1981 to create a fun place for families using a simple formula – and it has grown beyond our wildest dreams.” According to a press release, the Knowles Brothers…
SEGA Amusements International will have their latest game VR Agent at IAAPA Expo this year, among many others. Stop by booth #1315 to see their offerings. VR Agent is a brand-new, attendant-free, 2-player coin-op VR game that SEGA said “brings the best of arcade shooting” into a “highly immersive VR format.” “The VR aiming controller is a true innovation – as the VR headset is fused to the gun controller – thus making the VR headset more resistant to wear and tear and ushering an evolution in VR gaming and making it viable for arcades or FECs,” the company explained.…
Betson Enterprises will be at IAAPA booth #615 with new games and favorites from manufacturer Raw Thrills such as Minecraft Dungeons Arcade and King Kong of Skull Island VR, among others. “The IAAPA Expo is a tremendous showcase for new products, and we are excited for people to get a chance to see games in person again,” said Bob Dipipi, VP of sales and purchasing for Betson. As the exclusive worldwide master distributor for Goldfinger Monitors, that company’s products will be on display as well. Betson will also participate in this year’s IAAPA Fun Run/Walk, which supports Give Kids the…