The National ATM Council is having their ATMs Go to Washington Fly-In from July 13-14 and the association is calling on operators to join them. Click here to participate. There is no fee for attending. Preferred rates at the host hotel – Phoenix Park Hotel – are available. A complimentary networking dinner and breakfast will be provided. Meet U.S. senators and representatives, stand up for cash acceptance, and fight bank account blacklisting and de-banking of fellow ATM operators. Email [email protected] to learn more.
Author: Matt Harding
Valo Motion recently announced its floor-is-lava game Groundfall will now be offered as a dedicated mixed-reality product. “When one game generates more than 200 million views, 15 million likes, and over 40,000 comments on social media and becomes the most-played experience across every ValoArena in the world, it deserves its own stage,” Valo Motion CEO Raine Kajastila said of the game. “We built a dedicated experience around it for operators who need strong group appeal, fast sessions, and a format that fits their venues.” The attraction offers three different configurations, fitting up to five, eight and 10 players, respectively. There…
After seven years co-locating with Amusement Expo, the LBE XR industry’s annual event put on by Bob Cooney is now called the LEXRA Summit and will debut its conference and immersive festival from Aug. 3-5 in Austin, Texas, at Zoocade and VieVR. Early bird tickets are available here through May 31. “The industry has outgrown the format that served it for seven years,” said Cooney, founder of the original VR Arcade and Attraction Summit and executive director of LEXRA. “LBE XR is no longer a niche track inside another industry show. It’s a growing LBE category, with operators, content creators,…
A new venue that blends interactive gaming, physical challenges and social competition recently opened in Virginia Beach. Called Plix Plex, USA Today reported that players rotate through dozens of game rooms filled with 1- to 5-minute challenges that “test both mental sharpness and physical agility.” The business owner and lead game designer, Logan Pressley, said: “When people ask me why I opened Plix Plex, I often mention that I own and operate Escapism Games, my escape room across the street, and opened it a few years ago but have always wanted to make something more geared toward locals. “Since escape…
Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye is now available from the makers at Stern Pinball in Pro (pictured below), Premium and Limited Edition models. “The Transformers franchise has inspired generations with its timeless battle between good and evil,” said Seth Davis, president and CEO of Stern Pinball. “With Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye pinball, we’ve created a machine that dynamically changes before your eyes, delivers groundbreaking gameplay, legendary music and the ultimate showdown fans have been waiting for.” Players in the game “join Optimus Prime and the Autobots in their mission to stop Megatron and the Decepticons from stealing…
Betson Enterprises recently modernized the game room at Jay Gee’s Ice Cream & Fun Center in Methuen, Massachusetts. The arcade spans 3,000 sq. ft. and has 45 games. Top-performing titles include Godzilla Kaiju Wars Deluxe (Raw Thrills), Toy Box cranes (UNIS), Hit The Spot (Zooom Studios) and Boxer Combo (IGPM/Kalkomat). Betson’s sales rep John Feltz III led the project. Jay Gee’s also features a homemade ice cream stand, go-karts, bumper boats, bumper cars, batting cages and an 18-hole mini-golf course. Learn more at www.jaygees.com; reach out to Betson about your own arcade needs at www.betson.com.
Iowa City business owner Joe Hill recently purchased a 16,000-sq.-ft. property that was the former home of SpareMe Bowl & Arcade. The Iowa City Downtown District and Corridor Business Journal report that he plans to open it as Barker’s Bowling this summer. The venue will feature 12 bowling lanes split between a main level and upper floor. It’ll also have pool tables, shuffleboard courts and open social space. Both floors will offer full bar service and a diner-inspired food menu. “When this space closed, it left a void in downtown,” Hill said. “This is about bringing something back that enhances…
Topgolf recently announced a new slate of leadership appointments and promotions to “support the brand’s evolving business goals, strengthening operational performance and accelerating long-term value creation.” Joining the team are Jay Spears as chief information officer and Jason Weatherford as vice president of in-venue services. Erin Chamberlin was appointed president and COO; Susana Arevalo was promoted to chief financial officer; Jon Olsen is now general counsel; Scott Blevins is now president and general manager of Toptracer; and Amanda Lily Lam is now vice president of golf marketing. “We’re building a leadership team with proven entertainment, sports and hospitality expertise to…
Continuing to strengthen their U.S. presence, Sacoa Cashless System has deployed their tech ecosystem at The Rush Funplex venues in Logan and Hurricane, both in Utah. That includes K5 self-service kiosks, POS systems, their mRedemption solution and more than 100 Spark readers. “We are very happy with Sacoa’s work and fast execution,” said Alejandro Santoro Jr., IT Project Manager at The Rush Funplex. “Their ability to complete these installations within such a short timeframe allowed us to successfully open two new locations only two months apart. It has been a true win-win situation. Our guests also appreciate the smoother and more enjoyable experience…
The Valley National 8-Ball League Association will celebrate their 46th Annual World Pool Championships at the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas starting tomorrow, May 21. The tournament runs through next Saturday, May 30. A president’s reception dinner will be held on May 28, and the awards banquet and entertainment will be on May 30. The Junior Pool Championships are scheduled for July 23-26 at the Marriott Center in S. Sioux City, Nebraska. Learn more about each of the events and see the latest at www.vnea.com.