IAAPA Expo Europe is coming up next week, Sept. 22-24, in London, and Digital Centre will be among the companies exhibiting. They’ll be located in booth S4116. They’ll be featuring their Alpha line of premium photo booths “where natural elegance, distinctive design and cutting-edge technology come together.” DC will also have their LED Video Wall booths, an “impossible to miss” cabinet where “every photo becomes a spectacular visual experience.” Click here to see more or visit www.digital-centre.com.
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Another exhibitor at the upcoming IAAPA Expo Europe, Attraktion, recently said they’ve got two planned installations set for summer 2027 in Austria and Poland. The company will place two new FlyXD flying theaters in the locations. They say the FlyXD “delivers the emotional sensation of flight through motion, rotation, media, wind and special effects in a space-efficient attraction format.” “These two new projects confirm that FlyXD is opening the flying theater category to a wider range of venues and investment models,” said CEO Markus Beyr. “Our goal is to deliver the emotional impact of a true flying theater in a format…
The American Amusement Machine Association brought industry leaders to Dallas, Texas, from Aug. 31-Sept. 3 for the 2026 AAMA All Access: Annual Meeting & Celebration. The four-day gathering brought together manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, FEC and location owner-operators and other industry professionals for leadership meetings, education, networking, recognition and charitable giving. “True to its All Access name, the Annual Meeting was designed around something at the heart of AAMA – creating meaningful access to people, ideas, conversations and experiences that help strengthen relationships and move the industry forward,” the association said. The week kicked off with a VIP Reception event, providing event sponsors an opportunity to build deeper relationships with their customers…
Primero Games recently purchased the gaming division of Win Systems, which has more than 3,000 gaming positions in Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico and Panama. Primero will support existing customers and products while “introducing additional Primero game content, platform technology and development resources,” the company said. “This is an important step forward in executing Primero’s growth strategy to build a diversified, global gaming company,” said Mike Macke, chairman of Primero Games. “Primero has built its reputation by creating compelling game content and developing innovative technology that helps operators deliver consistent revenue via engaging player experiences.” The purchase also includes Win Systems’ Gold Club electronic roulette business. …
In collaboration with Hasbro, Creative Works recently designed and built a G.I. Joe laser tag arena for The Gameroom at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. “From massive turret towers to imposing tanks, this attraction feels like a larger-than-life adventure,” the company said. “We spent months designing every part of the laser tag experience before sending it through our Theme Factory for manufacturing. “When players enter, they walk into a story-driven experience where Team Cobra and Team G.I. Joe go to battle. This unique arena blends black light, white light and show lights to create a fully immersive atmosphere.” Click here to see a video of the G.I.…
IAAPA Expo Europe is Sept. 22-24 in London and TouchMagix will be there in booth S3011 with two of their prize games – the newly-launched Knock ‘A’ Duck and Pickleball Toss. Under the theme “Bring the Carnival to Your Arcade,” the debut of Knock ‘A’ Duck will certainly highlight their booth. Featuring operator-adjustable difficulty, the game lets players knock all the ducks down to win tickets. It also has progressive duck speed, an anti-cheating foul line sensor, and a traditional carnival bell to note: “We have a winner!” Check the company out at www.touchmagix.com.
Hologate will be at IAAPA Expo Europe in booth N4703H to exhibit the experiences in their Arena and Blitz VR attractions. Each has a growing library of games and experiences. You can click here to schedule a meeting at the show with their team. Or you can always go to www.hologate.com to see all their products. Click here to download their latest brochure, which will give you all the highlights.
Betson has announced that the Raw Thrills/Play Mechanix game Top Gun: Maverick now comes in a compact footprint with their Standard Edition cabinet. The single-player machine features a marquee, dual 55” HD display screens, realistic throttle and fight stick controls, RGB LED accent lighting, and more. It’s 111” high with the topper or 95” without one. The width is 50” and the depth is 98”. Contact your Betson representative today to learn more or go to www.betson.com/amusement-products/top-gun-maverick-standard.
The 2026 Southern Amusement & Entertainment Expo (SAEE) delivered its “strongest year to date, drawing record attendance and exhibitor participation” to the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth, Georgia, reported Christina Kaiser, executive director of the Georgia Amusement and Music Operators Association (GAMOA), which hosts the event. SAEE’s dual‑track education program “underscored the rapid evolution of both skill gaming and family entertainment operations,” Kaiser said. One day focused on skill gaming operators, manufacturers and distributors, while the second day centered on amusement operators serving FECs. She said the surge in attendance reflects a nationwide appetite for practical, regulatory‑aware guidance. “Operators from across the nation are coming to this…
Pinball Expo will once again be at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in the Chicago area, from Oct. 14-17. As Stern Pinball celebrates 40 years, a tour of their factory will be a highlight. Other stuff on the agenda? There’s going to be the IFPA 1st Annual Digital Pinball World Championship, a Three Musketeers costume contest, a Spooky Pinball Q&A, and a handmade wooden pinball machine will be unveiled. There’s much, much more to come, and RePlay will keep you abreast ahead of the gathering. In the meantime, visit www.pinballexpo.com.