Betson Imperial Parts & Service will showcase Javelin Displays at the upcoming AEI trade show in Vegas. Javelin is “a leading OEM manufacturer of high-performance monitors, touchscreen solutions and components,” Betson touted. The company will exhibit their latest display technologies specifically designed for the amusement industry in booth #1712. “Javelin Displays are engineered to meet the demanding needs of manufacturers and operators, providing exceptional image quality, durability, and seamless integration for an unparalleled user experience,” said Richard Zayas-Bazan, president of Betson Imperial Parts & Service. “We are excited to bring Javelin’s latest display solutions to Amusement Expo 2025.” You can…
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Sacoa Cashless System was the card and kiosk service provider for Family Entertainment Group’s new In The Game Fremont Street in Las Vegas. The company installed its Spark Reader, K4 Kiosk, POS and Redemption 2 system. “We are thrilled to partner with Family Entertainment Group and contribute to this exciting new destination on Fremont Street,” said Sebastian Mochkovsky, CEO of Sacoa USA. “Our cashless solutions will help elevate the guest experience and maximize operational efficiency.” Sacoa said their integrated solutions enhance the guest experience “by providing seamless transactions, efficient customer service and streamlined prize redemption processes.” Email [email protected] to learn…
The Adventure Zone Family Fun Center in Canal Park, Minn., turned 15 this month and the company celebrated from Feb. 15-23. General Manager Dan Brigan, who himself frequented the FEC as a kid, said, “It’s one of those places where families, individuals and friends can get out and make some memories. Those memories are still with me to this day.” Brigan explained for the celebratory week, guests could sign up for a birthday party giveaway. Everyone also got a pass voucher for use in March. Learn more at www.adventurezoneduluth.com.
A pair of Urban Air Adventure Park locations are heading to Las Vegas later this year, reports the Review-Journal. The Unleashed Brands facilities will be located at 8540 W. Desert Inn Road and 4817 W. Craig Road. “At Urban Air, we’re dedicated to delivering memorable experiences that bring families together,” said Unleashed Brands COO Josh Wall. “Our parks are designed to offer something for everyone – whether it’s soaring to new heights on our unique attractions or enjoying a day of fun and adventure. We’re excited to bring this energy to the Las Vegas community and look forward to becoming…
Valo Motion, the mixed reality active play company, reported a whopping 50 million plays across their attractions in 2024. Blooloop also added that Valo Motion installed more than 270 new units, now totaling 1,500 installations across more than 75 countries. “People love to move when it’s fun,” said CEO Raine Kajastila. “That’s what we’ve built our solutions around, and it’s why they were played over 50 million times last year. Our goal for 2030 is to reach 1 million plays per day, inspiring movement, supporting healthier lifestyles and helping operators grow their business.” On their best day in 2024, they…
Mobile payment solutions pioneer PayRange recently acquired Turns, an all-in-one laundromat operating system. The purchase, they said, “transforms the U.S. laundromat industry by creating an industry-first platform combining PayRange’s unmatched machine payment platform with Turns’ new age laundry operating system, which includes business management, pickup and delivery management software, point of sale, payments and more.” “With Turns, we’re not just adding to our capabilities – we’re crafting the definitive laundromat platform for the U.S. market,” said PayRange founder and CEO Paresh Patel. “This is about unmatched growth potential in this vertical and service excellence.”
Laurens De Smedt was recently announced as the new CEO of Elaut Group Europe, continuing the legacy of his grandfather Achiel Verstraeten, who founded Elaut 65 years ago. De Smedt joined the business in 2019 after working in various roles for AB InBev and Stella Artois Brewery. He has worked closely with Eric Verstraeten, who will remain CEO of the Elaut Group and chairman of the board, to take over responsibilities of Elaut Belgium, Germany and Spain. “With our industry changing rapidly as well as our customer base, Elaut must adapt towards new market needs and changes, and I’m confident…
Sega Amusements International is now shipping their new prize game High Five. The company reported that High Five uses a patent-pending five-claw mechanism that is controlled by a single joystick, giving players a chance to win five prizes on a single play. “The frameless transparent cabinet front with dynamic edge lighting ensures High Five is a visual spectacle no matter where it is placed in the venue,” Sega said. “Designed with operators in mind, High Five has operational efficiency at its core. The game’s sizable prize capacity and front-entry access makes the process of replenishing the game as easy as…
Co-located with the Amusement Expo International (AEI), Foundations Entertainment University will be holding its seminars March 17-18 at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas. You can click here to register and see the event’s newly-published agenda. If you attend the program, you’ll also receive free passes to the AEI trade show. In addition to getting top-tier knowledge from industry experts, attendees will also get expanded networking opportunities – plenty of time to connect with industry leaders, suppliers and fellow operators. Questions can be directed to the University’s executive director, Jackie Zilligen, at [email protected]. You can also call 215-262-4409.
To improve efficiency and better support their teams, Andamiro USA recently updated its warehouse, parts and service hours, as of Feb. 18. The company’s U.S. headquarters is located at 2222 Century Circle in Irving, Texas. The new warehouse hours are Monday to Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (All times local/Central time.) New dock hours for order pickups are Monday to Thursday from 1-4 p.m. and Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sales and accounting department hours remain the same – weekdays from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Email [email protected] or [email protected] for any inquiries. The company also recently…