AB UK articles from September 2003

AB UK archives from September 2003

From the editor.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... IT'S good to see Warwick Tunnicliffe speaking bullishly and sensibly about the coming legislation and the way that it will affect his business in Biackpool. The new gaming law will bring obvious benefits to some and hit others hard, but...

Surrey-based family concern the Deith Group has moved into arcade operating.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... SURREY-based family concern the Deith Group has moved into arcade operating. The company, which has hitherto concentrated on distribution, is widening its base. It has bought the Sutton, London, arcade of JVH Gaming of the Netherlands...

The operator of Britain's largest chain of adult gaming centres, RAL Holdings, has changed ownership in a management buy-out funded by PPM.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... THE operator of Britain's largest chain of adult gaming centres, RAL Holdings, has changed ownership in a management buy-out funded by PPM. The deal for the 135 Quicksilver centres was in the region of 40m [pounds sterling].

Nokia is buying Sega's multi-player online gaming business as part of its push into video wireless gaming.(News)(Sega Enterprises Ltd.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... NOKIA is buying Sega's multi-player online gaming business as part of its push into video wireless gaming. The deal includes Sega's Network Application Package, or SNAP, which is designed to form the core of multi-player online games....

A recent issue of the troubled British tabloid newspaper the Daily Mirror disclosed that new research has been carried out into what people's bingo cards say about them.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... A RECENT issue of the troubled British tabloid newspaper the Daily Mirror disclosed that new research has been carried out into what people's bingo cards say about them. According to the graphologist Elain Quigley who surveyed more than 1,200...

Industry concerned as S&N bidders step up.(News)(Scottish and Newcastle Breweries PLC)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... AS the sale of brewing giant Scottish & Newcastle moves towards completion, the AWP sector is becoming increasingly nervy about the knock-on effects for its own business. As ab:UK went to press, second-round offers were being made for...

Bally dances onto UK slot scene.(News)(Bally Gaming)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... US casino giant Bally Gaming has located a number of its slots in UK casinos through distributors Crown Gaming to test the market ready for the introduction of new gaming laws in 2005. Bally Gaming Europe Managing Director Georg Steiner...

Revamped UDC to look further afield for novelty.(News)(United Distributing Co.)(Benchmark Inc. USA)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... THE United Distributing Company is looking to broaden its portfolio of international suppliers. The London-based company is in active contact with overseas manufacturers to secure product to bring to the UK. Recently appointed sales...

Bell-Fruit lined up to do that Voodoo that it does so well.(News)(Bell-Fruit Games)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... AB:UK understands that new AWP and club machine development venture Voodoo will sign Bell-Fruit Games as its manufacturing partner. The deal will see Voodoo build games on Bell-Fruit's Scorpion 5 platform, to be manufactured at BFG's...

Australian deal off for Maygay.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... THE rumoured takeover of Maygay by its Australian casino game manufacturing partner Stargames Corp. has hit the deck. While Maygay parent Leisure Link denies the manufacturer was or is up for sale, sources close to the company have...

Dean certain to speak at InterGame conference.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... DESPITE claims rival gaming conference, ab:UK can confirm that Peter Dean, Chairman of the Gaming Board will speak at the InterGame Conferences event at the Novotel, London, on Octover 7, the eve of the London Preview. Confusion arose...

After two weeks of intense speculation in the UK industry, ab:UK has learnt that Gary Newman is joining the sales team at Harry Levy's Kent-based manufacturing company.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... AFTER two weeks of intense speculation in the UK industry, ab:UK has learnt that Gary Newman is joining the sales team at Harry Levy's Kent-based manufacturing company. Newman, formerly head of the sales force at Namco Europe and Brent Sales,...

The Heritage Pub Company has appointed operator Gamestec to supply its estate of 240 community pubs across England.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... THE Heritage Pub Company has appointed operator Gamestec to supply its estate of 240 community pubs across England. Gamestec supplied machines to Heritage Pub Company's previous estate before it was sold last October. Now Heritage Pub Company...

The deadline for submissions to the HM Customs and Excise regarding Amusement Machine Licence Duty (AMLD) is next month.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... THE deadline for submissions to the HM Customs and Excise regarding Amusement Machine Licence Duty (AMLD) is next month. The purpose of the consultation is to request information from, and seek the views of machine operators, suppliers,...

UK gaming machine manufacturer Project Coin has renewed its partnership with leading distributor Tecnoplay.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... UK gaming machine manufacturer Project Coin has renewed its partnership with leading distributor Tecnoplay, with the two companies agreeing a deal that will see the San Marino-based company distributing all Project machines throughout Italy...

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Chairman Mrs LD Thompson was awarded the OBE.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... BLACKPOOL Pleasure Beach Chairman Mrs LD Thompson was awarded the OBE by Her Majesty The Queen in her Birthday Honours List.

EC red tape sets back payment reform again.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... ADELAY in lodging the machine payment Regulatory Reform Order with the European Commission, looks set to push back the deregulation's implementation even further. As ab:UK went to press, the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, via...

Pinball bounces back, says Weir.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... PINBALL is enjoying a mini revival in the UK market, says the importer of the only marque in the marketplace. Kevin Weir at Electrocoin Sales said: "There are a number of reasons why pinball is suddenly doing well in the UK. There is...

There must be a very good reason why Mazooma's Richard Wilson and Bell-Fruit's John Austin posed for this photo, but there is very little explanation forthcoming.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... THERE must be a very good reason why Mozooma's Richard Wilson and Bell Fruit's John Austin posed for this photo, but there is very little explanation forthcoming. Maybe it was at the launch of a new Village People licensed game. What's...

Hull takes the reins at Electrocoin in Cardiff.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... INDUSTRY veteran Jeff Hull has taken over the reins at Electrocoin Manufacturing, the machine-making arm of the group, which is based in Cardiff's Caerphilly Road. Hull replaces Andrew Tracy who left the company at the end of June. He...

Nokia wants less wire in market.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... FINNISH mobile phone stalwart Nokia is eyeing the coin-op sector with a view to furnishing it with wireless remote machine management systems. Through its M2M (machine to machine/machine to mobile) division, the Finnish mobile phone...

New faces at Gamestec as Remmer departs.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... TWO new directors have been appointed at Gamester, the major machine operator. Managing Director Glynn Mellor confirmed that a new operations director started with the company on August 11. He is D'Vidis Jacobs, a South African who is...

In addition to its two new groundbreaking video SWPs Club Kart Prize and Shootout Pool, Sega will visit Preview with the Cycraft motion based simulator from Simuline, which it has committed to develop into three different software games which are linkable for up to eight units.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... IN addition to its two new groundbreaking video SWPs Club Kart Prize and Shootout Pool, Sega will visit Preview with the Cycraft motion based simulator from Simuline, which it has committed to develop into three different software games which...

RLMS has appointed Mark Batty and Nigel Swan to the positions of national accounts managers.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... RLMS has appointed Mark Batty and Nigel Swan to the positions of national accounts managers. Once their induction training is complete, specific account responsibilities will be announced. Both are responsible to Linda Beardon, national...

One of the world leaders in electronic shooting galleries, Pan Amusements, has installed a new gallery at Alton Towers.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... ONE of the world leaders in electronic shooting galleries, Pan Amusements, has installed a new gallery at Alton Towers. Located in the UgLand area, the gallery has been designed in the same Stone-age theme.

The only way is up for the ATEI at Earls Court.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... ATEI organisers have unveiled plans which could see next year's London show expand to include the upper level of Earls Court 1. The space, which has become available due to the relocation of the International Casino Exhibition (ICE) into...

Mick Kennedy joins Brent team.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... BRENT Sales has appointed "seaside specialist" Mick Kennedy to its sales force. He joins the Namco-owned company from Crown Direct where he spent the previous 18 months. Commenting on the appointment Mike Nevin, Managing Director of...

RLMS links with Warehouse for Paragon virtue.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... PETER Slattery, commercial director of RIMS confirmed that RLMS had secured a sole distribution agreement with Games Warehouse Limited to supply their new SWP product Paragon. Paragon incorporates the new Games Warehouse's GamePack Smart...

Two men were convicted of theft and going equipped at Manchester Magistrates Court following months of investigation by Leisure Link.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... TWO men were convicted of theft and going equipped at Manchester Magistrates Court following months of investigation by Leisure Link. A Mitchells and Butlers pub manager tipped off Leisure Link when he spotted the suspects in his...

A national newspaper has turned its attention to the fixed odds betting terminal phenomenon.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... A NATIONAL newspaper has turned its attention to the fixed odds betting terminal phenomenon. The article claims that the Gaming Board believes bookies have exploited a loophole in legislation to launch the terminals, with Chairman Peter Dean...

Austrian Gaming Industries is shortly to open its first UK arcade.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... AUSTRIAN Gaming Industries is shortly to open its first UK arcade. The company, which is better known for its brand name Novomatic, probably plans to use the Bridgend location as a testing ground for its manufacturing unit.

Riley Cue Sports has announced that John Etchells, formerly of Heywood Pool and Snooker, will be joining the company.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... RILEY Cue Sports has announced that John Etchells, formerly of Heywood Pool and Snooker, will be joining the company as new business development manager on September 1.

The Norwegian Parliament has recently approved legislation that sets out the gaming monopoly in the country.(International News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... THE Norwegian Parliament has recently approved legislation that sets out the gaming monopoly in the country. This will be operational as from January 1, 2005. The Norwegian Government maintains that the monopoly is justified because it will...

A Dutch court has recently ordered 21 international online gaming organisations to ban Dutch residents or pay a daily penalty of $11,485.(International News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... A DUTCH court has recently ordered 21 international online gaming organisations to ban Dutch residents or pay a daily penalty of $11,485. The move is the latest effort by the Netherlands' De Lotto, which has an exclusive licence to provide...

Despite protests from Euromat, the European Court has approved an initial report that suggests member states should be free to decide.(International News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... DESPITE protests from Euromat, the European Court has approved an initial report that suggests member states should be free to decide whether to introduce 1 [euro] and 2 [euro] notes.

Price fixing allegations shock German industry.(International News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... GERMANY'S Office of Fair Trading has sent shock waves throughout the German coin-op industry by accusing manufacturer of price fixing. The government organisation is investigating a 50-year-old trade body funding practice that sees...

EU ups pressure on Greek ban.(International News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... THE European Commission continues to turn the screw on the Greek government over its controversial electronic games ban, having fired out a second letter challenging the edict. While again questioning the law's compliance with European...

US launches investigation into juke box piracy.(International News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... IN late June, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced a major push to crack down on Internet piracy of music with a barrage of civil lawsuits. The group is targeting users of online peer-to-peer services that allow...

Post-Nijpels Dutch law could face big changes.(International News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... FURTHER law changes in the Netherlands could be on the cards as the government has begun an investigation into potential legislation changes that may be necessary in the future. Dutch machine testing groups Kema Quality BV and NMi have...

Italian law not ready for Rome?(International News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... FINAL ratification of Italy's new gaming law may only just squeak into place in time for the ENADA Rome show, leaving exporters next to no time to ensure machines are ready for purchase. The problem stems from an oversight by the Italian...

Global VR upgrades company headquarters.(International News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... GLOBAL VR has recently moved from the firm's San Jose's Hartog Avenue office space to a newly renovated, fully furnished 50,000sq.ft. facility located only blocks away. In addition to over 100 cubicles, 17 conference rooms, and a modern...

British simulation game maker AI Group Limited has won export orders to supply motion simulators and "effects" theatres for major new educational and entertainment attractions in the United States and Russia.(International News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... BRITISH simulation game maker AI Group Limited has won export orders to supply motion simulators and "effects" theatres for major new educational and entertainment attractions in the United States and Russia. The two separate deals, with a...

NSM Music Ltd. boss Barry Kirby has said that he is in negotiations with Simon Deith to come aboard as a consultant to their US juke box business.(International News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... NSM Music Ltd. boss Barry Kirby has said that he is in negotiations with Simon Deith to come aboard as a consultant to their US juke box business. Deith will continue running his New York-based Deith Distributing Co while exercising his new...

The annual meeting of the Gaming Regulators European Forum was held in Riga, Latvia on June 12-15.(International News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... THE annual meeting of the Gaming Regulators European Forum was held in Riga, Latvia on June 12-15. The meeting included the hi-annual election of the Executive Board of GREE where Lars Lundholm was reelected as Chairman.

New limits from DCMS.(Casino News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... THE Department for Culture, Media and Sport has asked for comments on a proposed minimum table gaming area of 5,000sq.ft. for new casinos. The DCMS also proposed setting a limit on the number of slot machines that casinos can install and...

New from money controls for G2E in Las Vegas is the WACS 5 (World Acceptor Cassette System).(Casino News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... NEW from Money Controls for G2E in Las Vegas is the WACS 5 (World Acceptor Cassette System), a self-contained bill and optional bar-coded ticket/coupon acceptor. It has a cassette stacking system that offers high performance, high...

Rock has first birthday.(Casino News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... THE Hard Rock Casino Manchester has celebrated its first birthday. Helping to reposition casino gaming as a mainstream leisure choice in the UK, the first Hard Rock branded casino outside Las Vegas led to a flurry of investment in some of...

Plaice your bets at sea with RCCL.(Casino News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... ROYAL Caribbean Cruise Lines recently asked roulette wheel manufacturer Cammegh to produce two themed wheels for the new 90,000 tonne cruise liner Serenade of the Seas. The bespoke wheels fit in with the art deco themed casino aboard the...

London Casinos International's bankers, led by the Bank of Nova Scotia, have waived the September deadline.(Casino News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... LONDON Casinos International's bankers, led by the Bank of Nova Scotia, have waived the September deadline for the company to cut its 160m [pounds sterling] debts. The company came close to failing after its expensive and abortive foray...

Thomas Kremser, the tournament coordinator and floor manager for the popular Late Night Poker programme.(Casino News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... THOMAS Kremser, the tournament coordinator and floor manager for the popular Late Night Poker programme on UK TV station Channel 4, has joined Empire Casino Consultancy as consultant on all card room projects. Mr. Kremser also used to...

With demand for space exceeding supply, organisers of London's International Casino Exhibition (ICE) have been forced into drawing up a 14-strong waiting list of companies still wanting to exhibit at the 2004 show.(Casino News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... WITH demand for space exceeding supply, organisers of London's International Casino Exhibition (ICE) have been forced into drawing up a 14-strong waiting list of companies still wanting to exhibit at the 2004 show. Despite a 33 per cent...

G2E in Los Vegas is a significant date in the diary for TCS John Huxley, as the first major trade show at which the companies will exhibit as one.(Casino News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... G2E in Los Vegas is a significant date in the diary for TCS John Huxley, as the first major trade show at which the companies will exhibit as one. It also brings the first opportunity to show customers what the acquisition of John Huxley...

Casino forced to cough up for passive smoking.(Casino News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... IN a court case which may set many precedents, a UK casino worker has won a 50,000 [pounds sterling] (US$75,000) payout from his employers for allegedly developing asthma from passive smoking at work. The UK Government is currently under...

New board release from Kimble.(Casino News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... KIMBLE of Ireland has announced the release of its new Speed PCB, which has taken over two years to develop. It promises to provide a state-of-the-art platform that enables the customer to design world-class games. The idea came about...

Octavian and XN to provide casino room service.(Casino News)
September 1, 2003... TAKING casino gaming into hotel rooms is one of the fresh ideas to come out of co-operation between UK-based Octavian International and XN Corporation, a leading hardware supplier. The developments are outlined in a special issue of...

Forge at school.(Spares)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... FORGE Europa, the LED lamps, displays and lighting specialist, has taken on the role of educator introducing its LED technology to schoolchildren. As part of a planned programme of workshops Julie Barton of Forge Europa has been introducing...

Poker face.(Spares)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... MIKOHN is again Io sponsor the Mikohn Open European Poker Championship. This Championship is exclusive to casino employees with competitors from more than 50 casinos across Europe expected to play. The tournament will run from September 1-4,...

Note worthy.(Spares)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... ICT'S latest note dispenser is the ND-500. It's easy to use, secure and can replace the hopper with no problem. Besides, by rewarding customers with real bills, casinos using the note dispenser will have a much higher income.

Gamestec controls link.(Spares)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... GAMESTEC, one of the UK's leading operators, has reported excellent results following the serial link up of spares supplier Money Controls' products with its MIDAS computer network system. The Gamester application clearly demonstrates how...

New catalogue from Eurocoin.(Spares)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... UK-based spares specialist Eurocoin has released its Q3 catalogue. The latest Azkoyen hoppers, Medeco high-security locks and Ithaca ticket printers are just sonic of the products included in the catalogue for the first time. Potential...

Happ Controls appoints ASI as new distributor.(Spares)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... HAPP Controls has announced the appointment of Amusement Services International (ASI) as its official distributor for the Middle East, CIS and Africa. ASI is a leading name in the regional amusement industry and already represents...

Carroll appointed at Controls.(Spares)
September 1, 2003... MONEY Controls, manufacturer of components for secure money systems, has announced the appointment of John Carroll (pictured) as European sales director. Previously sales director at WH Munzprufer in Germany, many within the industry...

MEI unveils new support team.(Spares)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... PAYMENT systems manufacturer MEI has announced the details of its technical support and customer services team for the gaming industry. The team, which is beaded up by John Edwards, responsible for the European gaming and casino industry,...

Cummins-Allison create one-stop shop for ops.(Spares)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... CASH handling specialist Cummins-Allison is to offer an "answer for everything" range of equipment including coin sorters and counters, currency scanners, note counters and even heavy-duty scales, as part of its aim to create a one stop shop...

Heber high.(Spares)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... HEBER Limited reported that in excess of 33,000 electronic control systems were shipped during June 2003, a record high. This figure comprises various products from Heber's Pluto and Firefly ranges as well as other specialised products for...

Coin care.(Spares)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... ICT's new MCA 32X coin acceptor's features include high resolution discrimination, auto calibration, anti-stringing system and double optical sensors.

Gimme gimme gimme, Barcrest Games.(New Products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... BARCREST Games has launched its latest multistake hi-tech AWP--Gimme Gimme Gimme. The game operates with five paylines on the top stake of 30p and features "super shots" in the "super zone" and extra bonuses. This versatile game format means...

Netcruiser, Amatic Industries.(New Products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... AMATIC Industries presents the new NetCruiser; an Internet terminal featuring touchscreen, keyboard and trackball to easily surf the worldwide web. The unit comes complete with a set of amusement games. The NetCruiser is based on PC...

Club Bankety Bank, QPS.(New Products)(AWP Bankety Bank, OPS Interactive and FML Sales)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... FOLLOWING on from the success of the AWP Bankety Bank, OPS Interactive and FML Sales have recently announced the imminent launch of their latest joint venture, Club Bankety Bank. Based in the Bell-Fruit Eclipse cabinet, but with a slight...

Hulk, bell-fruit games.(New Products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... BFG'S Hulk AWP--based on one of the biggest licences around--fully exploits the striking visuals and sounds from the blockbusting film. Entry to the Super Board activates the unique vibrating Start button. The all-new Alpha, with full...

Reservoir frogs, empire games.(New Products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... THE game takes to the theme of six villainous frogs attempting to rob a hank. Overlaid numbers on the reels transfer to a 1-11 trail incorporating bonuses on the higher entry level positions. The player then spins the feature reef to progress...

New software from Gamesnet.(New Products)(Gamesnet )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... IN an upgrading programme unprecedented in scale, the Gamesnet machines have each had the number of games increased from 12 to 24. Downloading via telephone lines took place overnight and the entire operation, covering the UK's largest...

Quality Streak, Bell-Fruit Games.(New Products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... QUALITY Streak from Bell-Fruit Games combines several proven elements, such as progressive Shots panels and colour-coded Winning Streaks, to form a brand new gamestyle. This has evidently gone down well with players as Quality Streak has...

Max Fire Video, TAB Austria.(New Products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... TAB Austria has introduced the Max Fire Video juke box which offers music video capabilities at regular juke box prices. The unit offers up to 4,000 top quality video titles and 50,000 music tracks. It can be managed remotely and music can be...

Touch-IT, incredible technologies.(New Products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... TOUCH-IT uses a 15ins. high-resolution flat screen monitor for very sharp images, and apparently has all the features and gizmos like on board modem, etc., that most of the other touchscreens have got. There appears to be a pretty good...

Sammie the Amazing Jumpin' Dog, Sammy Europe.(New Products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... SAMMY Europe's latest redemption piece, Sammie the Amazing Jumpin' Dog, is unique because it's both a redemption piece and bulk merchandiser. Test results show a universal appeal to both genders and all ages. The cabinet is a compact size...

Jewel Strike, Red Gaming.(New Products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... RED Gaming has launched its latest AWP gem--Jewel Strike--providing players with a dual trail game. As the name suggests, Jewel Strike uses a colourful gem theme which provides a dazzling array of features including Diamond Geezer, Gem'll Fix...

Firecracker, JPM.(New Products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... OVER the last year JPM has made extensive changes to its organisational structure and also its approach to games design, The new R&D learn led by Leon Eaton recently released the first of the new titles, Firecracker, at Park Avenue in June....

Frame and Fortune Club, Crystal.(New Products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... FRAME and Fortune Club From Crystal follows on from the success of Cluedo Club and Red Hot 6 Club. Frame and Fortune incorporates a four reel base game with a snooker-themed, lapper type feature with pots. Feature entry is obtained by...

The Victorian, NSM.(New Products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... WITH all the fast moving advances in technology in the juke box market, it's impressive that NSM has found time to bring out another cool-looking wall box, called The Victorian. It is great to look at with the cabinet featuring an...

Websector bartop, AMUsys.(New Products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... AUSTRIA'S AMUsys has launched a new Websector bartop steel cabinet which is fitted with a 15ins. TFT display. The model offers all the games and features as its Websector big brother and also comes complete with Internee terminal. The...

Joker Poker, project coin.(New Products)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... JOKER Poker the successful video/AWP concept introduced to the market nearly two years ago, is now available in a multi-player format. Following on from the recent launch of the sit-down Joker Poker, the multi-player comprises four machines...

Paradise lost: the latest news from the DCMS is in regarding the contents of the new Gaming Act--which will be good for some, but not what the majority of the coin-op industry was waiting for. ab:UK's columnist David Snook looks at the current state of play.(Snookered)
September 1, 2003... SO we've been brought down to earth with something of a bump. There we all were, in Fantasyland, imagining the joys of 400 casinos add (relatively) unfettered gaming. And along came the Government with the metaphorical shiv between the...

Riding high? The kiddie ride market may not be immediately recognised as the most dynamic in the industry, but there are changes afoot. Rowan McIntyre reports on the latest developments tailored for our smallest customers.(Feature)
September 1, 2003... LET'S face it, the kiddie ride sector isn't the most glamorous in our industry. Very few heist movies have been made about raids on Postman Pat cashboxes and Robert De Niro is yet to play a Midlands-based plastics moulder. But, while they may...