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Optimism pervades first day
EAG INTERNATIONAL
Opening its doors to thousands of potential buyers on 21 January, the EAG International at ExCel had an upbeat mood to it, with show organiser Martin Burlin declaring his
optimism for the event. “The build-up to the show has gone really well and there’s already a sense of positivity this morning,” he told Coinslot as the doors opened on the fifth EAG event. With approximately
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The race to the £100 jackpot machine is on
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Jukebox deal is great news for whole industry
MUSIC SUPPLY
The opening day of EAG International 2014 saw the signing of a major new jukebox deal between Gamestec, Soundnet/Sound Leisure and the Official Charts Company. usiness was brisk on the first morning of EAG International, with the signing of a major new jukebox deal between operator Gamestec, digital music content provider Soundnet,jukebox manufacturer Sound Leisure and the Official Charts Company.The agreement will involve the supply and operation of 250 of the UK’s first Official Charts-branded jukeboxes. Built by Sound Leisure, with content provided by Soundnet and charts and editorial content supplied by the Official Charts Company and OfficialCharts.com, the jukeboxes will be rolled out by Gamestec across its estate over the next 12 months. They will come loaded with the weekly Official Albums Chart, exclusive music news and artist content in addition to the Official Singles Chart. “We’ve been working on this exclusive deal with Gamestec since November, and we’re happy to say that this order represents the biggest jukebox order this century.The rollout starts in March as production has already begun,” stated Sound Leisure’s Chris Black. “Gamestec was our first ever customer in 2001 for digital jukeboxes, so we’ve got a long history of working together,” explained Soundnet’s Simon Davies.“Now they’ve proved their commitment to the UK jukebox sector by placing this massive
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200 exhibitors contributing to an event with an increasingly international flavour, the show floor was soon bustling with operators looking for ways to boost their income for 2014. While for many the overall
impact of this year’s show will only be measurable at the end of the summer season, there were definite signs on day one that stakeholders’ belief in the long-term future of UK coin-op remains undiminished.
order - it’s a big commitment to the future of jukeboxes, and long-term project.” He continued: “Last year, there were 16 million plays on Sound Leisure/SoundNet jukeboxes and 375,000 people per day listened to music on Sound Leisure jukeboxes. This order by Gamestec demonstrates that all three parties believe in the long-term future of jukeboxes in the UK.” “From our perspective,the order marks a new investment which will
reinvigorate the market. Gamestec built its roots on digital jukebox operation and this next generation of music will crystallise our vision in the shape of 250 machines which all have new features and new technology,” added Gamestec’s Peter Davies. A joint statement issued by the four companies read: “We are delighted to be able to announce one of the most significant deals affecting the jukebox market in recent history - a partnership that puts the pay-to-play music genre well and truly on the map.This is a deal built upon the manufacturing pedigree of Sound Leisure; expert music and video content from Soundnet;the vast operating experience of Gamestec;and the authority, relevancy and weekly excitement of the UK’s Official Charts.” While the single site sector has overall taken something of a commercial hit in recent years, news of this deal shows that some of the UK’s major coin-op forces truly believe that money can still be made in the pub and club arena.With the news breaking only days after confirmation of the £100 Cat C prize uplift from the DCMS, the above four-way collaboration represents a rare double-whammy of good news for the single site sector.
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Gamestec initiates £100 roll-out across its estate OPERATORS
transition from £70 to £100 as swift and smooth as possible. The changeover also involved converting over 1,200 iPub terminals, the majority of which were upgraded remotely to £100. That in itself was a significant undertaking, the operator declared, given the amestec, the UK’s largest considerable growth in operator of pay-to-play Gamestec’s iPub estate in machines, has successfully recent months. spearheaded the implemenThe digital platform sees tation of the new £100 jackthe addition of a suite of pot for the Category C genre, brand new £100 specific converting thousands of titles such as 100/1 and Win games - both analogue and Wishes and importantly digital - in the first week folcomprises £100 lowing implementation of makeovers for player the new prize level. favourites such as DOND Undertaking this hugely East Wing West Wing, complex operation, which DOND The Big One, Mega drew upon every ounce of Free Spins, Lucky Bet Gamestec’s operational Roulette, Reel Roulette, expertise, has ensured that Jack and the Giant Jackpots many of its customers are and Party Time Bingo to now able to take full advanname but a few. tage of the new payout Gamestec MD Chris without delay. been planning meticu- advance of the ‘go-live’ The operator says it has lously for months in date in a bid to make the Butler explained more
Let the play begin. Gamestec sets a blistering early pace with a £100 jackpot roll-out throughout its operations.
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about the transition, saying: “Our aim was always to ensure that the vast majority of our customers would have access to £100 with minimum delay and inconvenience. The industry has endured a long and protracted five year wait to get to this pivotal stage in the Triennial process.” He confirmed:“We have dedicated unprecedented levels of resource into making this transition happen swiftly and smoothly, with staff working around the clock to get the job done.As a result, we can confidently say that the majority of our customers will be among the very first to take advantage of the new jackpot.Our thanks go to the Gamestec staff who have worked tirelessly to implement the £100 roll out and our valued customers for their patience and co-operation during this challenging process.”
Langham looks to the future following ‘pub-friendly’ triennial OPERATORS
A foremost single site operator has seen the recent £100 Cat C prize uplift in a very positive light, welcoming the move, but wondering why it took so long in the first place. The IOA’s Paul Langham talks to Coinslot. aul Langham, vice chairman of the IOA Group and managing director of Town & County Leisure, has welcomed the government’s decision to increase the jackpot level in Category C pub machines, but questioned the reasons why the £100 prize has taken so long to introduce. Speaking shortly after the indus-
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try was given the green light on £100 he said: “On the plus side this is the latest pubfriendly move from the government following the decision to abolish the beer duty escalator.” He added a few words regarding the ongoing FOBT allocation discrepancy, stating: “On the flip side you have to question why the triennial review has taken so
long to reintroduce? The pub sector has been hit hard by the glass ceiling on Category C jackpots whilst licensed betting offices, many of whom are situated very close to town pubs, have been allowed to operate what are basically mini-casinos on the high street!” Langham concluded: “Notwithstanding the delay, the IOA has been in close dialogue with the manufacturing community for many months regarding the £100 prize structure and the percentage pay-out levels. The manufacturers know how important it is to use £100 to provide a
quality experience for existing players and a compelling proposition for new and lapsed players. There’s much to be done and the IOA will be playing a full role in helping to bring compelling, value for money gaming to pubs the length and breadth of the country.” While, as Langham rightly identified, the Cat C prize review couldn’t have come a moment too soon for the single site sector, it presents a big opportunity for coin-op manufacturers to show their mettle in the immediate aftermath of the DCMS rubberstamping the uplift to £100.
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Project champions value-formoney approach to £100 MANUFACTURERS
roject’s managing director Tony Boulton Pbelieves that all sectors of the industry need to focus on delivering value as the cornerstone of the opportunity offered by the £100 Category C jackpot. On the eve of EAG, he told Coinslot:“Of course it is fantastic news that the government has given us the green light at a jackpot level which for the first time is a marketable one. However, that is just part of what is required to make £100 a success. It’s not enough to badge machines up and expect players to get on with it simply because £100 is an attractive prize.All of the research shows that players are looking for what they term a 'good game' - what this in effect means is time on a machine and the feeling of having enjoyed a positive gaming experience.” Boulton added:“Value is also relevant to us as manufacturers. We are at EAG with a nine game Cat C £100 collection together with 'Game Swap' - a unique proposition which enables operators to swap games within 90 days after they have been purchased for a nominal £100 fee. Game Swap takes the risk out of purchasing and allows operators to get their Cat C £100 games working from day one.” The race to get brand new Triennial product to market, it seems, is very much on.
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AMUSEMENTS LEISURE B2B COMMENT NEWSWEEK
VAT Support for a cut in VAT throughout the hospitality sector is gaining momentum. More job prospects and better business opportunities are on the table - but will the government listen? 6
FOBTs damaging tourist resorts warns MP RESORTS
Parliament has heard that the proliferation of FOBTs on local high streets is damaging tourist economies at traditional seaside destinations like Blackpool and Great Yarmouth.
arliament has been warned that the addictive nature of fixed odds betting terminals is having a damaging effect on tourism at seaside resorts. Speaking at the recent Commons debate on the issue, York Central MP Hugh Bailey told his colleagues that the amount of money being spent on FOBTs had hurt those local economies dependent on income from tourist trade. He said:“I do not believe that the proliferation of high-street gambling in these tourist destinations is good for tourism. “For tourist towns as well as the deprived areas, this is a serious problem that needs to be addressed.” Despite concerns expressed by several MPs
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during the debate, plans to give councils increased powers to limit the spread of FOBTs on the high street failed to pass after Conservative and Liberal Democrats voted to quash them. Before the vote, Bayley commented:“Members of all parties have rightly pointed out that the top 10 per cent of constituencies with the highest use of,and with the highest profits taken from, FOBTs are largely in deprived areas, although they are not all in those areas. “I would like to mention a group of places in the top 10 per cent that I would call tourist destinations. “They include my constituency of York Central, Blackpool South, Brighton Pavilion, Bournemouth West, Cambridge, Great Yarmouth, Kensington,
Norwich North, Oxford East, Torbay and the two Westminster constituencies.” Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion, added: “We have 70 FOBTs in Brighton, Pavilion alone. “Does [Labour MP and anti-FOBT campaigner Clive Efford] share my concern that some betting shops are now cutting the hourly wages of their staff, but offering them the chance to make up the loss if they can increase the profit from the machines? Is not that completely unacceptable?” Their fears are shared by Blackpool councillor John Jones, who has campaigned against FOBTs after witnessing their impact on his Bloomfield ward. He told The Gazette
newspaper:“You shouldn’t be having these machines in uncontrolled environments. I am very disappointed that the government did not go with the Labour proposals. “In particularly deprived areas these establishments are opening up in large numbers.” According to the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, there are 157 FOBTs being operated across the Blackpool North and Blackpool South constituencies. Jones believes they are deterring tourists:“It will be off-putting if people come here on their holidays and lose a large amount of money. “The machines should be banned from betting shops and they should be in an environment that is controlled.”
Triennial products to feature at EAG International AWP
ith the Triennial Review finally W implemented last week, EAG organisers have confirmed that many exhibitors have indicated that they will
be showing new products designed to optimise the new opportunities created by the £100 prize uplift for operators and site owners.
Buyers visiting EAG International will be able to view the latest games in UK Category C, B3A, B4 and D, along with the latest currency handling
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CAMPAIGN Why on earth bingo - the most social of gaming activities - is taxed at a heavier rate than any other form of leisure activity beggars belief. Which is why a new campaign to correct the tax regime is now underway. 10
VAT Club campaign gathers pace HOSPITALITY
Jacques Borel has revealed that he has obtained 24 appointments with MPs in his ongoing lobbying efforts to have hospitality VAT reduced. embership of the VAT Club - which is demanding a cut in VAT to 5 per cent for hospitality businesses – has increased from 43 to 58 companies in the past three months, with operator Gamestec being a recent high-profile addition. Campaigner Jacques Borel claims to be on target for 75 members by Easter. Borel singled out Wetherspoon chief Tim Martin for praise:“Without Tim there would be no campaign,” he said, before revealing that VAT Club activity in 2014 would be 60 per cent lobbying and 40 per cent fundraising, compared to a ratio of 20:80 in 2013). “Before Tax Parity Day (which saw 15,000 pubs and restaurants cut their prices by 7.5 per cent to simulate a lower rate of VAT), MPs weren’t ready to listen. Now the door is open.” Initial meetings with MPs of all political parties have been positive, he added,
ILLEGAL MACHINES
A further ten illegally-sited gaming machines have been seized as a result of recent activity under Operation Condor across the London Boroughs of Haringey and Lewisham.
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nother ten illegal gaming machines have been identified and confiscated A by the Gambling Commission in claiming that all are sympathetic to the campaign’s arguments that youth unemployment must be addressed, and most accept that the current VAT regime is unfair on pubs and restaurants. He also revealed that he has reopened discussions with theTreasury to gain agreement about the potential costs to the Exchequer of a VAT cut, after the government department said it disagreed with the VAT
Club’s initial estimates. “My guess is that we will settle on a figure of £9.3bn.At least that will then give us a common base on which to negotiate.” Borel hopes that a VAT cut for hospitality might yet feature in the 2014 Autumn Statement or become a 2015 General Election manifesto commitment from one of the UK’s major political parties.
Lauda and Novomatic agree long term co-operation agreement BRANDING
iki Lauda, three-time Formula 1 World Champion and N entrepreneur, has agreed a long term co-operation with the Novomatic Group. The agreement provides for worldwide activities of Niki Lauda as an ambassador for the international gaming group.Apart from the branding of his famous red cap Niki Lauda will support Novomatic as an ambassador at selected national and international events. At the official press conference at the Vienna Novomatic Forum, the Group’s CEO Dr Franz Wohlfahrt explained:“We are honoured that the longstanding friendship between our company’s founder Professor Johann F. Graf and the Austrian national hero Niki Lauda
More illegal machines seized in London
has now led to this co-operation. The world star Niki Lauda is the perfect communicator for our corporate philosophy as a world leading and innovative provider of technologies, products and services for the
international entertainment and leisure industry.” Niki Lauda stated:“It is no coincidence that the words‘winning technology’ are right next to the company logo on the cap.Novomatic is a leading international
group with headquarters in Austria and operational business activities in more than 40 countries. From its base in Lower Austria it has grown to become a global player with more than 20,000 staff.”
London. The machines were spotted in takeaway premises in the boroughs of Haringey and Lewisham. This followed another series of co-ordinated multiagency operations supported by the Commission. Senior compliance manager, Clive Noblett said: “The Gambling Commission was pleased to lend support to this successful multi-agency operation in London and we are helping to spread this sort of good practice both amongst local authorities in London and across the country. Working in partnership with other law enforcement agencies is central to the Commission’s approach to keeping gambling fair and safe.” Haringey Council’s cabinet member for planning and enforcement, Cllr Joseph Ejiofor (pictured), said: “Ensuring Haringey’s local communities, and in particular vulnerable people, are protected from being exploited by gambling is a serious issue that I’m committed to tackling. I’m pleased to see successful results from this latest operation that clearly shows Illegal gambling activity is not acceptable and won’t go unnoticed.” Anyone with information about unlicensed gaming machines can call the Commission in confidence on 0121 230 6655.
THERE’S A NEW WAY TO PLAY MUSIC...
Introducing soundjack soundjack is a game changing mobile app which allows users to play the pub Jukebox without even leaving the comfort of their chair. The smartphone is changing the way consumers access pay-perplay music and soundjack is at the forefront of this technological and social revolution.
Benefit from our marketing support soundjack is being supported by a combination of in-venue and external consumer marketing. Each soundjack venue will be supplied with a promotional launch pack to maximise uptake and a dedicated agency will be responsible for social media engagement on behalf of the brand.
A game changing opportunity to expand the player base and build income In the US there has been a significant uplift in music revenue using similar technology. The soundjack app will lead to a projected increase in female users and those under 34.
Why partner with soundjack? Apart from being the exclusive Jukebox partner of the Official Charts Company, it has access to the world’s largest music library, uses tried and tested technology and boasts unique social media applications.
Increased dwell-time and footfall soundjack connects people meaning repeat visits and increased dwell time - a zero cost method of increasing footfall. Users can locate other soundjack-enabled pubs by using their mobile phone.
So why not meet the people behind the brand and explore the industry’s leading music app on Stand 835?
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VIDEO The Pac-Man revival is complete. UK TV screens showed the first airing of the new Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures series which is expected to drive merchandise purchases this summer. 12
Powell looks Bell-Fruit assembler shortlisted for photography award forward to a challenging B 2014 EMPLOYEES
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S E Leisure’s managing director John Powell, who is also chairman of the IOA, is looking forward to the new challenges of 2014 from a single site sector standpoint. ndustry veteran John Powell is looking forward to meeting the new challenges of 2014 head-on, including maximising £100 opportunities and stamping out machine theft and vandalism. He stated:“Clearly 2014 will be very challenging for the IOA as we continue to face market decline in terms of outlets for our products and consumers still on tight budgets with limited spend. At the same time, product costs are increasing and things like new pensions regulations are rolling out to add further cost input.” Powell believes that the IOA must respond to these challenges and that the trade group must carefully review the procedures and practices that have become, in his view, taken for granted in the supply model over a long period. He added:“Product selection is paramount and we will focus on purchasing to provide our customers with the best machines. On our part, we will drive efficiencies within and are planning a number of internal changes.” The IOA chairman revealed that the level of criminal damage to machines operated by his group’s members increased significantly in 2013. He explained:“Co-ordinated action needs to be taken to curtail the losses both ourselves and our customers are experiencing. In a lot of cases our machines are literally smashed to pieces.” Powell concluded with a few words on the triennial review.He believes that it will afford a more logical and appealing jackpot to players. He hopes that manufacturers will be able to build on this opportunity to make games more attractive. “Achieving a £100 jackpot is only the beginning of our journey to provide really entertaining games for pub players. To move forward, research will be necessary to show how we should develop within the framework of ensuring the highest regulatory standards.”
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arry Goldsbury, an assembler at Bell-Fruit Games, has been given high-profile recognition for his eye-catching skills with a camera in a national photography competition. Goldsbury’s image, which captures reel bands on the BFG production line, was shortlisted for the prestigious EEF Made In Britain Photography Awards 2013. While his imaginatively captured view of factory life didn’t win the ultimate accolade on the day of the awards itself, Goldsbury can take absolute pride in the fact that it was shortlisted from an 800-strong list of other photographic hopefuls. Goldsbury, who attended the award ceremony at the House of Commons with BFG operations director John Lowton, commented: “This is the first photography competition I’ve entered - so I was shocked to hear back from EEF with the news that I’d been shortlisted. I’d like to say thanks to John, too, for his support and encouragement and for organising my attendance at the awards.” Talking about the inspiration behind the shortlisted image, he said: “When I first heard about the competition I decided to bring my camera into the factory and started snapping away when the reels are lit up they can look really nice and that’s what inspired me. I will definitely be entering the competition again this year.”
FutureLogic announces changes to senior leadership team APPOINTMENTS
ne of the world’s leading developers of innoO vative ticket printing and couponing solutions, FutureLogic has made changes at senior leadership level. Eric Meyerhofer
(pictured) has been elected FutureLogic chairman, replacing Miles Arnone who remains a member of the board of directors. Peter Murphy, formerly the company’s COO, has assumed the position of FutureLogic CEO, while
Nick Ortyl has joined FutureLogic as chief operating officer. Peter Murphy said: “Nick Ortyl as our new COO bolsters an already strong management team which includes Tony Shepherd (CFO), John Edmunds
(CMO), and Mark Meyerhofer (CTO). I am pleased that the company is in capable hands as we continue to develop new markets and expand our portfolio of innovative ticketing and couponing solutions.”
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BINGO
Members of Parliament across the country attended their local bingo halls last week to call bingo games as a show of support for the sector.
Survey delivers timely boost for bingo
Players search for new horizons
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The land-based bingo industry has received a shot in the arm from a leading market research company.
AGC operator Players Amusements has diversification on its agenda.
he campaign to reduce the excessive tax T Boost Bingo campaign burden on the UK’s bingo industry has received a
begins in earnest he Boost Bingo campaign has revealed that over 50 MPs visited their local bingo clubs on Friday 17 January to pledge their support for the Boost Bingo campaign.The MPs,includingAnna Soubry, Jim Cunningham and Nicky Morgan, pledged their commitment by calling the free Boost Bingo link games after a quick rehearsal of their ‘bingo-lingo’. Many other MPs will also be making visits in due course to show their support. For example, last week the Rt Hon Paul Burstow, Liberal Democrat MP for Sutton and Cheam, visited his local bingo club, Riva Bingo in Sutton where he was able to talk to his constituents about what bingo means to them and pledge support for the campaign. Lancaster took part in the launch of Boost Bingo from 2pm on 17 Jan-
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uary, which was held simultaneously in nearly 400 clubs around Britain. Bingo Association CEO Miles Baron stated: “It’s incredibly encouraging to see that so many people see bingo as a force for good; whether that’s by defying generation gaps or providing a great night out.We’re urging people to sign our petition, and support the Boost Bingo campaign.” Boost Bingo, launched by The Bingo Association, calls on the government to bring tax on bingo in line with other popular leisure pursuits. Most other gambling activities are taxed at 15 per cent, but the bingo industry has been subjected to bingo duty at 20 per cent. Baron added: “Reducing the tax on bingo will enable clubs to invest in their future and continue to serve their local areas.More
investment means more jobs and thriving communities. If bingo duty is lowered from 20 per cent to 15 per cent, the industry as a whole has committed to substantial investment in new premises, modernisation and jobs.We’re urging people to sign our petition, and support the Boost Bingo campaign.” Nearly 400 bingo clubs across England, Scotland and Wales kicked off the nationwide Boost Bingo campaign by offering two free games of bingo on Friday 17, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 January, playing for a national cash prize. Gala, Mecca, and independent clubs are taking part.
boost, after new research indicates that 61 per cent of British adults feel bingo clubs provide an important local service, and bring communities together. ComRes has concluded that the industry’s future is bright, and focused on youth. “Reducing the tax on bingo will enable clubs to invest in their future and continue to serve their local areas,” said the Bingo Association’s chief executive, Miles Baron. “More investment means more jobs and thriving communities. New club development has dried up. But companies have pledged to reinvest tens of millions in mod-
ernising venues and opening new ones if the tax burden is reduced,” he added. Brian Binley, Conservative MP for Northampton South and chairman of the all-party parliamentary group on bingo, said: “Of all forms of gambling, bingo is the most socially welcoming. I go once a year to my own local bingo centre and I see many people, many of them elderly, who find comfort and friendship – a hot meal at a low price in a warm and happy environment. And if that isn’t social services, I don’t know what is.” The campaign has been boosted by new research from ComRes which indicates most people in Britain (61 per cent) agree with Binley; bingo provides an important community service by bringing people together. The poll of more than 2,000 adults also discovered that although bingo players are predominately women in their late forties and fifties, support for the game’s future is strongest in the 18-24 age group.
Fruit machine criminals brought to justice THEFT
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hieves who stole hundreds of pounds from machines in Funworld Amusements in Swanage have appeared at Dorchester Crown Court. Mark Wheatcroft and Emily Corbin admitted charges of theft and going equipped relating to raids
on fruit machines in the Swanage arcade. The court was told that the above two were spotted acting suspiciously in Funworld Amusements in September 2013. Wheatcroft was seen on CCTV inserting a rod into one of the machines. He was later arrested and
found to have £230 on him while the float for one of them, which should have contained £125, was found to be missing. The pair were bailed and were caught again around a month later committing a similar offence in the Worcester area. Tom Horder, represent-
ing Wheatcroft, told the court that it was his client who had played the lead role in the offending. He said: “He takes full responsibility and he acknowledges that without being with him at the time, it is very unlikely his co-defendant would have been involved.”
Judge Jarvis sentenced Wheatcroft to 35 weeks in prison for the offences as well as a further 15 weeks for a breach of a suspended sentence order, while Corbin received a community order with a supervision, residence and drug rehabilitation requirements.
GC operator Players Amusements A has confirmed that it is looking at new business opportunities. Talking to Coinslot Review recently, director Kevin Birch said that he was exploring new territory with the company looking at acquiring an FEC. Explaining the process:“We want to diversify into other revenue streams, which we are currently slightly restricted with as obviously only over18s can enter an AGC premises, and many AGC customers expect free refreshments.” He added:“We are lookin at a few locations that are inland but are still the sort of tourist destinations that will attract high footfall during the summer season.”
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Retailers say ‘yes’ to latest BFG Cat C titles
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures, the latest incarnation of the iconic video game character, hit UK TV screens last weekend on the Disney XD Channel.
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New Pac-Man TV show airs in time for EAG ac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures hit UK TV screens last weekend on the Disney XD Channel, which Namco Prize Division has seen as perfect timing. “From this moment, we expect to see the brand
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recognition for this newlook 3-D version of Pac-Man and the ghosts to start to grow very quickly,” said James Anderson, general manager of Namco Prize Division. In total, the TV show will be aired in 40 countries
worldwide, as well as being part of a global Burger King promotion this year. Meanwhile, the characters will be the basis of a number of exciting new developments from the Bandai Namco stable. The range of new plush
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prize characters were first seen at IAAPA and the full line-up will be unveiled for the first time in Europe at the EAG. In addition, a number of new machines from Bandai Namco will be branded in the new Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures artwork. These include PacMan Smash, Pac-Man Swirl and Pac-Man Basketball. Bandai is also producing the retail toys and Bandai Namco Games are making
home games on all of the hit formats. “Pac-Man and the Adventures Ghostly underpins our corporate strategy for 2014 and beyond,” said John Brennan, commercial director at Namco Europe. “We look forward to the arrival of the show on UK television just before EAG as it marks the start of what will be an incredible campaign of brand awareness, for the UK and beyond.”
Mobile gambling now a ‘mainstream activity’ ONLINE
survey conducted by leading mobile enterA tainment gambling services and technology provider, Probability, has revealed that 87 per cent of players would recommend mobile entertainment gambling games to family, friends and colleagues. Furthermore, 26.9 per cent of participants play and bet on mobile more than three times a week. “Real money gambling on mobile is now a mainstream and social activity in the UK where 70 per cent of adults are already known to participate in gaming and betting activities regularly,” com-
mented Michael Byrne, chief commercial officer, Probability. He concluded:“With that level of ubiquity amongst consumers, it’s no surprise that real money gaming is attracting increased attention as a low risk opportunity for non-gaming businesses to increase revenues, engage and entertain customers. Doing this on mobile through smartphones and tablets is now the preferred entry point for the majority of players in the UK.”
aming machine manufacturer Bell-Fruit G Games has announced another full round of approvals from the major retailers for its latest brace of Deal Or No Deal licensed Cat C titles. DOND Powerplay and Turbo DOND have been given the all-important seal of approval as the firm heads into a busy New Year period where both products will be seen at EAG Expo and ICE Totally Gaming. The two new games join a long and illustrious line of titles bearing the DOND licence. And the warm welcome they have received from the market place is, says BFG, a ringing endorsement of the manufacturer’s credentials as the pre-eminent producer of Cat C AWP games for the pub sector. Sales and marketing director John McLoughlin commented this week: “It’s a pleasure to be able to announce, yet again, another great success story for Bell-Fruit Games via these latest approvals. Clearly, the DOND brand lends itself well to the Cat C genre; and that’s been proven beyond doubt by the number of models it has inspired. But credit must also go to our game design team for ensuring that it remains consistently fresh, compelling and attractive with each new game that we launch.”
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INDUSTRY AMUSEMENTS LEISURE B2B COMMENT NEWSWEEK TAX The pub sector is rallying around to maintain the freeze on beer duty. With the job half done, the industry wants to keep the tax down, and the opportunities up. 26
Metropolitan police out in force at ICE
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There will be a major police presence at ICE Totally Gaming in a fortnight’s time. But why? he Metropolitan Police Force will be taking a high profile presence at ICE Totally Gaming (4-6 February) as part of its ongoing commitment to disrupt Organised Criminal Networks which target both land-based and remote gaming operators. Detective Constable Mat Wake of the Met's Gaming Unit,who will be leading activities at ICE, believes the opportu“ICE is the largest exhibition of its kind nity to meet with regulators, operators, suppliers and customers from across the and will give us the opportunity to assure globe represents a valuable contribution the gaming industry that attacks against them will be dealt with as a crime, and as in the battle against fraud.
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such should be reported,” he stated.“We'll be discussing preventative strategies at the London show, and officers from the Fraud Squad's Operation Stirling will be present to answer questions and explain key issues to attendees.” Wake explained that London is a hard target for criminals due to their presence, but Cyber Crime attacks on operators both front and back of house are on the rise. He pointed out:“Our main business area is disrupting OCN'S by arrest and prosecution, along with the investigation of corrupt gaming staff colluding with customers. We've also ventured into online gaming and have just successfully prosecuted the first Bonus Abuse case which not only affects the operator but innocent victims who have had their identity compromised.” Wake concluded:“The Met will be working closer with the gaming industry during 2014.”
EAG confirms topical VAT reclaim seminar EXHIBITION
rganisers of EAG International have confirmed that a highly relevant semiO nar will be taking place at the show’s Seminar Theatre on 22 January 2014 at 2.30pm, entitled:“The Rank case- and what could it mean for you?” Richard Holm from PwC will be providing an update on the ongoing Rank litigation and its potential impact for businesses. Holm is a senior manager with PwC with over 12 years’ experience advising businesses of all sizes in a variety of indirect tax matters. For the last firm years, he has worked closely with BACTA and its members, providing assistance with a range of VAT, AMLD and now MGD matters.
model, Icon2, the first ever UK digital jukebox to be marketed below £2,000, at EAG this week. The Icon Ice provides an audio-visual feast for the jukebox aficionado: an impressive state of the art 24-inch touchscreen framed by an engraved plate lit up by an ever-changing LED sound-to-light display. The Icon Ice’s photogenic looks are complemented by an array of features including the user-friendly Touch & Slide feature which makes track selection easy, whilst the value added options of bingo and karaoke are invaluable extras for a venue on quieter evenings. Icon Ice also has as standard, Promoter Designer, a feature which allows site managers to locally advertise special offers or events, such as a table football tournament or a promotion on food and drink. Another new product at EAG will be the My NSM Jukebox mobile telephone app. This allows jukebox users to download the most popular categories on a local NSM jukebox - such as ‘Hits’, ‘Most Popular’ and ‘New Releases’ - and choose their favourite track from their smartphone. Mobile phone users will be able to make their Jukebox selection simply and easily using Google Maps technology and the powerful NSM Touch & Slide feature. “NSM Music was the pioneer of digital jukeboxes,” said the company’s Alex Kirby. “In fact, we had an online system available as early as 1998. We realise that digital music and mobile phone technology are complementary and have looked to offer alternative methods of promoting our own impressive music library. “The mixture of NSM’s traditional strengths in design, engineering and software with the potential of mobile communications oriented products will be a powerful force in the coming years.”
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AMG goes product crazy at EAG DISTRIBUTORS
EAG means business for the UK’s coin-op and amusements sector, and none more so than AMG who will be taking that philosophy forward with serious intent. his year’s EAG will see AMG’s largest stand to date with a diverse product range with something for every single sector of the coin-op industry. One of the lead products is the all-new pusher RockIt. It’s an eight-player straight piece that pays out either cash only or cash and tickets. The firm’s Darrell Webb explained: “It has all the usual modern refinements such as fast feed coin entries but also has a USP of changing colour LED middle doors, and comes at a very competitive price.�
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LAI Games, for which AMG is the UK distributor, sees a European debut for new prize novelty game Colour Match and ticket redemption game PiĂąata. Webb added:“Both have had excellent reviews after the IAPPA show,with big expectations after last year’s success of Balloon Buster and Speed of Light which both make a return for 2014 if you missed them first time around!â€? Webb told Coinslot:“With the new ÂŁ100 jackpot now implemented, AMG has a large selection of ÂŁ100 Cat C products for both the single site and AGC sector.
BFG and G squared have high tech models with all the pub approvals and would also suit any AGC.� Also with single site in mind, SG Gaming’s jackpot 100 video compendium has been developed especially for this market.It has five top games including Rainbow Riches Pots of Gold and roulette and comes with a NV11 fitted as standard. Following on from the hugely popular Rainbow Party, for the AGC market SG is launching Super Repeater 3 player community in the T7 cabinet.Webb enthused: “New games and artwork really give this a fresh look
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for 2014.â€? Visitors to the stand will also be able to see Empire Games Gold Run threeplayer as well as the threeplayer Bell-Fruit Monopoly ÂŁ100 Cat C lo-tech.The company’s Dave Bowman confirmed: “Both look fantastic and we expect a great reaction to them both.â€? SG gaming and Blueprint both have a strong foothold in the B3 market with theT8 and King of Slots. Expect to see new games from both on AMG’s stand along with some ‘show specials’. Meanwhile, Concept Games has some great casino-style product for
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the Cat C and D sectors, with Golden Winner leading the way. Webb concluded: “We cannot overstate how important all our suppliers are. While we picked up some new ones in 2013, we value all of our suppli-
ers’ products equally because they are of such high quality.� In total, there will be over 60 products for potential buyers on display at AMG’s stand, with 10 members of staff on hand to share their industry expertise.
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pares and parts specialist Sega Total Solutions is Sentering this year’s exhibition with great enthusiasm, after experiencing record sales with its range of redemption tickets and change machines. Peter Murphy, general manager of STS, explained that sales for the past year exceeded all expectations, and that 2014 has also started in a very positive way. He said:“We now supply a very large range of customers with our high quality redemption tickets; both generic and bespoke to the customers own requirements.The one thing you quickly learn about tickets is that the customer must not experience any downtime due to any issue with the ticket, as it not only affects the cashbox but ties up the engineer on site.� The division has also seen a big increase in the sales of
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stand where a unique new cue, specifically designed as an aid to new players and also an entirely new cue game, played on a compact bar billiards style table will be introduced. The trade body’ Bob Blakeborough explained: “I can reveal that one of the products is a unique new cue, specifically designed as an aid to new players. We will also be showing an entirely new cue game, played on a compact bar billiards style table. The show actually represents a great opportunity for small inventors to engage with the market.�
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ther companies making their return to the fair, after a number of years of not exhibiting. It was to Canada that the final space at Toy Fair was handed over to with toy firm Danawares completing the exhibition line-up. The company’s Dana Lewis said:“We are eager to showcase our ranges and to meet as many toy buyers and distribution partners as possible and
feel Toy fair is the right place to achieve this.” Taking place from January 21-23, among those making their return to the Toy Fair are Brookite, Extreme Fliers, Funrise, K'Nex UK, Little Tikes, Terox Toys, Trends UK and Zapf Creation UK. They will join some of the major names in the toy trade, including Bandai, Character Options, Flair, Golden Bear, Grossman, Hasbro, HTI and LEGO.
Southend,believes that the in-production Disney Pixar movie Inside Out, scheduled for release next year,will turn out to be one of the plush trends of 2015. The movie, described as:“A film told from the perspective of the emotions inside the mind of a little girl,” is a sequel to the blockbuster Finding Nemo. Richardson saw a sketch of the film’s characters on a recent trip to the US and described them as being “ideal” for FEC plush and gifts.
UK’s online gambling legislation rumbles onward POLITICS
new UK Gambling (Licensing and Bill has taken another TstepheAdvertising) forward with the House of Lords commencing a committee stage of the Bill, where it will be examined in detail. Despite the arduous line-by-line examination process, the Bill should still be implemented as an Act of Parliament before the end of 2014. If approved, the legislation would require all online gaming companies serving the UK, regardless of where they are based, to hold a Gambling Commission licence. The current system only requires UK-based companies to hold a licence, while those located outside of the UK are regulated by the jurisdiction in the country that they are based. The reforms would demand that all online gambling firms operating in the UK pay a point of consumption tax, an amount that currently stands at 15 per cent of gross gaming revenue. Furthermore, the new proposals would stipulate firms based outside of the UK to inform
the UK Gambling Commission of any suspicious betting behaviour that involves UK customers. The bill first made its move into the political corridors when it was granted a first reading in the House of Commons in May last year. The new bill was granted a second reading in November and later in the month was the subject of two debates in the House of Commons. After the third reading in the Commons on November 26, it was passed on to the House of Lords where Parliament’s second House took a second reading shortly before Christmas before deciding to push the Bill forward to the committee stage.
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The operator of Blackpool’s South Pier has been given the go-ahead to demolish the current pier head and replace it with a multi-million pound FEC.
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the “uninspiring” design. Committee chairman councillor David Owen commented: “The actual approach just looks a little bit uninspiring. “The principle of the design is satisfactory. It’s a major feature on our Promenade and so I think we’re entitled to say, ‘try and impress us’.” Owen said he hoped that a period of consultation would now follow, and urged the developers to being willing to listen to the advice the committee offered. Speaking after the meeting, he explained: “The
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Skegness Pier to undergo storm damage refurbishment
New FEC set for Blackpool’s South Pier
new family entertainment centre is to be built on Blackpool’s popular South Pier after plans for an £8m upgrade were approved. They would see the FEC on the existing pier head demolished and replaced with a new 45,000-square foot indoor FEC housing an amusement arcade, ten pin bowling alley, cafe, children’s play area, pool room and bar. Although Blackpool Council’s planning committee passed the plans for the new building, it then advised developers to reconsider what it deemed
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sketch and drawings that we have seen are not terribly exciting as regards the entrance of the building. “We do hope the developers will bear that in mind.” The planning application was first put forward and approved three years ago,but South Pier owners Six Piers chose not to act on it back then. Michael Williams, operations director at Six Piers, said: “We are obviously pleased the planning application has gone through. “We will work with Blackpool Council obvi-
ously if there are any tweaks to be made.” Under the plans, additional land at either side of the pier that was created as part of Blackpool’s new Promenade headlands, will be utilised. The pier’s current FEC features over 500 coin-operated machines in two separate amusement arcades. Although those housed in the pier’s promenade arcade will be removed while the building work is undertaken, its fairground rides and concessions will continue to operate throughout the duration of the project.
a total refurbishment after they suffered flood damage during last month’s storms. Announcing the news on social media website Twitter, operator UK Piers confirmed that both attractions will remain closed until Easter while the repairs are carried out. A spokesperson for architects William Saunders, which will oversee the refurbishment, said it expected to complete the work within a four-month period. They commented: “We aim to turn the entertainment facility back into live operation in a short period of 16 weeks allowing it to
reopen for the busy Easter period. “The majority of this time will be allocated to the ordering and reinstatement of the bowling lanes as these need to be specially ordered from the USA.” At the height of the tidal surges Skegness experienced in December, sea levels were more than 20 feet above their normal levels - level with the deck of the pier - and resulted in the sea defences being breached. The entire ground floor of the pier’s FEC was flooded with over three feet of water, including the 10-lane bowling alley, Laser Quest attraction, a licensed bar, several fast food outlets and coffee and snack bars.
Cash donation aids plans for Dreamland arcade REGENERATION
campaign group that to reopen Margate’s Tlonghehopes defunct Dreamland site as a heritage amusement park has had its funds bolstered by a £25,000 donation. The sum was raised through the proceeds of an art auction held before Christmas that was organised by two local businessmen. The Dreamland Trust will now
allocate the money to convert the amusement arcade in Dreamland’s Grade II-listed cinema building into a visitor
and learning centre, due to open in time for Easter. New Trust director Eddie Kemsley thanked the fundraisers for the money raised, as well as all other contributors, sponsors and volunteers that have aided its regeneration project. She commented: “I am thrilled to be joining the Dreamland project team and very much look forward to bringing this exciting and vital project to fruition.” The art auction was part of a
series of events that took place at the end of 2013 heralding the conclusion of the Trust and Thanet District Council’s lengthy legal wrangle for possession of the site with its former owners The new visitor and learning centre will be managed by the Trust’s heritage and engagement manager, Jan Leandro. With a background in the entertainment and leisure industries, Leandro’s experience
includes a stint with UK holiday park operator Butlins. The centre will display all future plans for Dreamland and detail the restoration project of the park’s centrepiece Grade IIlisted Scenic Railway ride. Its programme of activities include talks, tours, exhibitions and learning opportunities, alongside events and visiting attractions such as drive-in movies and vintage vehicle rallies.
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Burnham pier looks to replace coin-op gaming with catering REFURBISHMENT
With competition from online bingo and bookmakers adversely affecting the performance of its gaming machines, Burnham Pier hopes expanded catering will fill the void.
popular Somerset family entertainment centre is planning to diversify away from coin-operated gaming as part of refurbishments marking its 100th year in operation. Burnham Pier hopes a raft of improvements, including a 35ft retractable roof over its forecourt, will help to ramp up the catering side of its business. Louise Parkin, pier manager, said the move was made necessary by the adverse effect that online gaming sites have had on land-based gaming machines. She told press: “The
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catering is now an essential part of the pier. We can’t compete with the likes of online bingo orWilliam Hill, so we are having to concentrate on the catering side, which is hard work. “It’s about sustainability, the future is very important to us.This will give us more seating for catering and make it more suitable for all weathers.â€? The new roof, which would replace the pier’s current conservatory and is part of a ÂŁ100,000 program of refurbishment, would also be used to house additional family-oriented amusements. Parkin explained:“There will actually be two roofs, measuring around 35ft and 15ft, which will retract into our current dome. “It will make a huge dif-
ference and will allow more rides and seating to be introduced on our forecourt, which will be protected from bad weather. Parkin also said the covered area would help meet the urgent demand for more wet weather attractions in Burnham-on-Sea and create additional employment at the resort. She commented: “This change will mean we can have a longer season, potentially resulting in extra staff being required. “It will also increase the overall longevity of the pavilion.� The pier’s owners would like to have approval passed for the plans by February,allowing work to begin in the Spring and be completed in time for Easter.
Kent FEC helps disabled youngster gain independence CHARITY
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abled youngster a specialist mobility tricycle. Cains Amusements were amongst the donors that contributed towards the ÂŁ2,000 cost of the bike for four-year-old Teagan Appleby, who suffers from autism, cerebral palsy and a rare chromosome abnormality. Appleby cannot communicate in any way and only started walking last year, although she still needed a wheelchair for days out. To make Appleby feel more independent, her mother, Emma, collected the money needed over 10 months, with help from Kent businesses like Cains. She commented: “I
wanted to try and give Teagan a little bit of independence and some normality. “I’d like to thank all the businesses that helped as I couldn't do it on my own. I’m so glad we raised the money.�
Iconic pier has huge potential PIER SALE
The historic Southsea Pier is still available after failing to sell at auction in December last year. outhsea Pier is still available to purchase Sfollowing an unsuccessful attempt to sell the facility at auction before Christmas. While it would take a significant sum to regenerate and bring up to standard, the pier has undoubted potential being situated in a city of over 200,000 people, with annual visitor figures well over the 500,000 mark. Despite the missed opportunity, the agents are certain the pier has vast potential for prospective owners. All hopes are pinned on the undoubted history of the pier and its entertainment prospects. And in this area, Southsea Pier does have impressive roots and longevity. Work on the South Parade pier began in 1875 and was originally designed for passengers boarding ferries to the Isle of Wight. Opened in 1879, by 1902 the structure was busy with steamers calling in up to four times an hour. The third of the pier’s fires came in 1974 when Ken Russell was filming rock opera Tommy, which starred Roger Daltry, Elton John and Tina Turner. The traditional-style refurbishment resulted in the present 750-seat Gaiety Suite, a pair of spacious entertainment venues, an arcade, cafeteria and a covered walkway.
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Merlin brings In The Night Garden to Alton Towers LICENCE
One of the most popular pre-school licences shows no signs of flagging after being sought out by Merlin, one of Europe’s biggest amusement park operators. musement park operator Merlin EntertainA ments has acquired the licence to bring popular children’s television show In The Night Garden to the forthcoming CBeebies Land attraction at its Alton Towers site. The new deal, signed
with DHX Media and BBC Worldwide, will see the hit pre-school property take amusement form in the shape of the In The Night Garden Magical Boat Ride, taking fans of the show on a ride through a“real woodland Night Garden”. The new attraction,a col-
laboration between BBC Worldwide and Merlin, is scheduled to open at Alton Towers on May 24. Mark Fisher, chief development officer at Merlin Entertainments, said: “CBeebies is a perfect fit for Britain’s number one theme park resort,and both
BBC Worldwide and ourselves are excited by the chance to add a little extra Merlin ‘magic’ to some of the country’s best loved children’s characters. “CBeebies Land will add a different and original element to the already fantastic offering we have for
young families, making Alton Towers Resort the ideal destination for both day trips and short breaks.” In The Night Garden was recently voted fourth in a survey of the most popular children’s programmes of all time. CBeebies Land will com-
prise a five acre site dedicated to live appearances, play areas and hands-on activities for children. It will also feature other characters and shows from the channel, including Something Special, Tree Fu Tom and Mr Bloom’s Nursery.
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1st’s 2013 State of the Nation research Preporteople indicates customer expectations are on the increase, and the rising use of social media will continue to be key drivers
in the pubs, bars and nightclubs industry. Surveying more than 2,000 employers from across the hospitality and tourism sector to analyse current labour market trends, skills, and education and training needs, the
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Leicester’s Grosvenor G casino completes £1m revamp CASINOS
Rank Group’s wide-ranging refurbishment and rebranding of the Grosvenor G Casino in Leicester has reached a conclusion, with the addition of a new sports bar and restaurant.
ank Group, owner of Leicester’s Grosvenor G Casino, has announced the completion of a £1m renovation project. A series of new services have been created to complement an enhanced casino floor at the East Midlands venue. Located in the town centre, the casino is one of nineteen picked up by Rank Group as part of a deal inked with Gala Coral Group. In March 2013 the UK gaming company spent £179m to purchase Gala branded casinos across the
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the first in Leicester to remain open around the clock.A new restaurant also forms part of the complex, serving traditional cuisine and local specialties. “The investment in the casino has really changed the look and feel of the venue and we now have one of the best facilities for gamers in the East Midlands,” said Chris Maskill, general manager of Grosvenor G Casino Leicester. The casino floor has benefited from the addition of a private room,intended for
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on January 15, and many UK pubs have been quick to adapt to the favourable changes to the sector. The Toby Carvery in Bruntcliffe, near Leeds, was one of the first pubs to embrace the new legislation, with Sceptre Leisure installing a new £100 machine - Bell-Fruit Games’ Turbo. Speaking ahead of the implementation of the new jackpot, pub group Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), which owns the Toby Carvery chain, said it would commence the roll out of £100 games across its estate. “It has been nearly five years since the Category C prize was last changed,” said a spokesperson for M&B. “This is a much needed change that should benefit the pub industry.” Also welcoming the news last week, Brigid Simminds, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, said of the new £100 jackpot: “It protects machine income so helps pubs, and should also increase innovation and investment in machines, which is largely a UK based industry. And it is good to see another pub-friendly measure from the government.”
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the standard throughout the world,but revolutionary advances in software and consumer electronics have paved the way for a world that relies solely on electronic payment processing.” Oxygen8’s claims are supported by data from Juniper Research whichshow that the European market for digital content will increase from some £15.8bn in 2012 to a projected £29bn in 2017. Furthermore, whenretailers have implemented mobile carrier billing the average transaction value rises by more than 40%. According to Oxygen8 a typical card transaction requires 120 keystrokes so it’s not the ideal partner for payments using a mobile device. Payforit reduces the payment experience down to just a few clicks, which dramatically reduces the incidents of checkout abandonment and enables brands to engage with customers rather than frustrating them and potentially losing them for good. With some 31% of the UK population under 25-years old (Office of National Statistics) the emergence of a visionary music app supported by tried, tested and secure payments technology will engage a whole new demographic - surely music to the ears of licensees the length and breadth of the countrylooking for the ‘next big thing’?
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clearance in either an upwards or downwards note stacking orientation. It is a global product, which can be used in any application with notes up to 70mm in width. With its technologically advanced ‘Sense Technology’ note validation platform, secure note cassette and internalised connections between upper and lower housings, the ST1-C is a sleek, compact and affordable solution for its market place. It also has wide ranging applications in markets requiring compact, simple and reliable note stacking solutions.
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quality and reliable machines over many years. JNC designed the concept and graphics for the game, which rewards players for ‘whacking’ the robber, but if the player ‘whacks’ the policeman, the number of points/tickets they win is reduced. The heads pop up and swivel down, so more skill is required than the average whacker, but it is still a simple game. Klobber The Robber is suitable for a number of locations, including amusement arcades, single site operations and soft play areas.
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SAM AIR HOCKEY 4PL .................. £1495.00 London Buss 6PL ......................... £1395.00 X Factor (Yellow) 2 PL ................ £1395.00 X Factor (Yellow) 2PL .................. £1395.00 Packman Ball lPL........................... £495.00 For Sale Casino Winner IPL.......................... £495.00 Time Buster Big Yellow Tic IPL ..... £395.00
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RAINBOW RICHES COMMUNITY CASH 3 PLAYER ............. £30,995 T8 ..........................................................................................£7,995 KING OF SLOTS VISION SLANT TOP......................................£7,795 KING OF SLOTS VISION CASINO .......................................... £6,995 VEGAS BABY T7 (USED) ....................................................... £4,495 KING POTS £2 (USED) ............................................................. £995 MAGIC SLOTS (USED) ............................................................. £995 WORLD OF GAMES (USED) ..................................................... £495
CAT C £100 MULTI-PLAYERS SUPER REPEATER 3 PLAYER .............................................. £14,495 RAINBOW PARTY 3 PLAYER ................................................ £14,495 MONOPOLY MILLIONAIRE 3 PLAYER .................................. £13,425 GOLD RUN ARENA 3 PLAYER.............................................. £12,995 GOLD RUN 3 PLAYER .......................................................... £10,995 BAR X EXTREME 3 PLAYER (USED) ..................................... £8,995 BULLION BARS COMMUNITY 3 PLAYER (USED) ...................£7,995 BAR X EXTREME 2 PLAYER (USED) ..................................... £5,995
CAT C MULTI-PLAYERS SPIN WALL 3 PLAYER (USED) .............................................. £5,995 CLOCKWORK ORANGE 3 PLAYER (USED) ............................£5,750 BULLION BARS DELUXE 3 PLAYER (USED) .......................... £5,495 RAINBOW KING 3 PLAYER (USED) ....................................... £4,995
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CAT C £100 LOW TECH RAINBOW PARTY SINGLE...................................................... £5,195 GENIE KING OF GAMES........................................................ £4,995 GOLD RUN SINGLE ............................................................... £2,995 DIAMOND GAMES CASINO CONV KIT ................... DECAL KIT £395 .................................................................................... LED KIT £495
CAT D FEC/AGC CRAIC N FUN 3 PLAYER ....................................................... £8,495 GOLDEN WINNER 3 PLAYER ................................................ £5,995 MONOPOLY FORTUNES MINI .................................................... POA DOUBLE DOND MINI.................................................................. POA GOLD RUN DYNAMIC ............................................................ £1,995 LUCKY LADDERS DYNAMIC .................................................. £1,995 BANDS OF GOLD DYNAMIC .................................................. £1,995
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TICKET REDEMPTION/PRIZE NOVELTY COLOR MATCH......................................................................£7,995 GHOST TOWN 4 PLAYER .......................................................£7,995 SPEED OF LIGHT ...................................................................£7,995 UFO EXPRESS........................................................................£7,995 PINATA .................................................................................. £6,995 BALLOON BUSTER ............................................................... £4,495 FRUIT MANIA EXTREME (USED) ........................................... £3,995 LITTLE SPEEDY ..................................................................... £2,495 BARBERCUT 2 PLAYER MK2 (USED) ................................... £2,495 WINNERS CUBE (USED) ........................................................ £1,295
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STREET CASINO 2014 – JEM................. £2995 MEGA LOTTO ......................................... £2695 PUBLIC ENEMY ...................................... £1825 GALLOPING JACKPOTS .......................... £1825 FLAMIN’ 400.......................................... £1825 COPS – JUDGEMENT PAY ...................... £1995 LUCKY CASINO ...................................... £1395 THUNDERBOLT RED ............................... £1295 FUN IN THE SUN .................................... £1095 COPS – SMASH N GRAB ........................ £1095 PUBLIC ENEMY ........................................ £995 COPS SAFECRACKER ............................... £995 CASH OF THE TITANS .............................. £695 COPS PLATINUM ...................................... £595 STAR WARS ............................................ £595 AROUND THE WORLD .............................. £495 CLUB CLOUSEAU ..................................... £495 RED HOT SIX............................................ £295 FRENZY ................................................... £295
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MEGA LOTTO ......................................... £2695 MULTI LOTTO ........................................ £2495 LOTTO KING........................................... £1695
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STREET CASINO 2014 – JEM................. £2995 CRAZY VEGAS ........................................ £2295 WOK AROUND THE CLOCK ..................... £2295 ALICE QUEEN OF HEART ........................ £1825 LET’S GET JACKPOTTED ........................ £1825 JAILBREAK............................................. £1595 SNOW WHITE & 7 TENNERS .................. £1395 DOND SEAL THE DEAL ........................... £1195 DOND ELIMINATOR ................................ £1195 ALICES WONDERLAND ........................... £1195 DOND RIGHT DEAL RIGHT TIME................ £1095 DOND SPANK THE BANKER.................... £1095 DOND DESERT ISLAND .......................... £1095 DOND COPS & ROBBERS ....................... £1095 RED HOT DOND ..................................... £1095 DOND RED MIST ...................................... £995 DOND PERFECT DEAL .............................. £995 DOND LIVE THE DREAM ........................... £995 DOND MAKE OR BREAK ........................... £895
B3 - £500 JACKPOT T8 – 9 GAMES ....................................... £7995 CASINO KING TS22 ................................ £7495 WISH UPON A SLOT ............................... £6995 BIG PARTY 500 ...................................... £6995 STREET CASINO 500.............................. £5995 SIZZLING SLOTS .................................... £4995 TRIPLE 777’S......................................... £3995 JACKPOT KING....................................... £1695 KING POTS............................................... £995 WORLD OF GAMES .................................. £895 FREEPLAY 500 ......................................... £595 DOUBLE YER MONEY ............................... £495 MEGABARS .............................................. £495 RAINBOW RICHES .................................... £395
MULTIPLAYER SUPER REPEATER ................................ £14500 BAR X EXTREME .................................. £13500 BANK VAULT 10 OR TON...................... £10495 GOLD RUN 100 .................................... £10495 BULLION BAR ARENA ............................. £5995 GOLDEN WINNER ................................... £5995 PARTY TIME ARENA ............................... £1295 PARTY TIME BINGO .................................. £895 PARTY TIME ............................................. £995 OXO CLUB ............................................... £595
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SIZZLING SLOTS 100 ............................. £4995 KING OF GAMES .................................... £4495 TRIPLE 777’S......................................... £3995 VEGAS STRIP ......................................... £3995 TEN TEN DO IT AGAIN ............................ £2995 SILVER & GOLD...................................... £1995 JACKPOT 7’S ......................................... £1595 BULLION CLUB 100................................ £1595 RANDOM CLUB 100 ............................... £1595 REEL KING PLAYER ................................ £1495 RAINBOW RICHES .................................... £395 FIND THE LADY ........................................ £495 MAGIC 7/10 ............................................. £395 JOKER POKER .......................................... £295
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STARLIGHT ............................................ £2995 LL HAPPY HOUR..................................... £2195 CASH ENCOUNTERS............................... £2195 CASINO DOND ......................................... £395 BAR X7 .................................................... £395 RAINBOW RICHES .................................... £395 JOKER POKER .......................................... £295
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EX1 TWIN .............................................. £2950 X FACTOR .............................................. £1395 MEGA .................................................... £1195 TAXI ....................................................... £1195 SHINY WORLD ......................................... £895 OCTOPUS................................................. £695
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MARIO KART TWIN................................. £4500 OUTRUN 2 ............................................. £3650 R TUNED TWIN ...................................... £4450 GUITAR HERO ........................................ £2995 FRIGHT FEARLAND................................. £2795 AFTERBURNER CLIMAX .......................... £2450 RIDGE RACER 2 ..................................... £2250 PANZER ELITE........................................ £1995 EURO MIX 2 DANCE STAGE .................... £1795 FERRARI DELUXE ................................... £1750 TIME CRISIS 3 DX .................................. £1750 HOUSE OF THE DEAD 4 DX .................... £1695 SEGA RALLY .......................................... £1250 FAST & FURIOUS SINGLE ....................... £1750 TIME CRISIS 2.......................................... £895
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STUART LITTLE ....................................... £995 THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE..................... £695 MOTORBIKE ............................................. £595
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SAM FAST TRACK .................................. £1195 SAM BABY ............................................... £995 TAIFUN .................................................... £695
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SCOTT TODD – NOTE TO COIN .............. £1195 THOMAS 3002 ......................................... £795
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ICON LITE .............................................. £1350 BROWSER MIM ...................................... £1295 ICON 2 ................................................... £1100 TOP OF THE POPS MIM............................ £995 MUSIC POST 2 ......................................... £795 ICON 1 ..................................................... £795
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alex lee comment ood afternoon London! Hopefully, you’ll be way too busy to read this until at least the day after the EAG International 2014, because you’ve been so busy either buying or selling at the show.The major piece of news which broke immediately before ExCel opened its doors to the world of coin-op, of course, came from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport stating that the £100 prize uplift for Category C games had been rubber-stamped. As this column has to be written several days in advance of Coinslot going to press, I can’t realistically predict how much ‘Triennial ready’ Cat C product will be on the show floor, regardless of what stage of development it happens to be in. Typcially, however, certainly from what I’m hearing from the industry grapevine, there should be more than a fair smattering of the above mentioned machines at ExCel. I say ‘typically’ because the coin-op industry can be rightly proud of its ability to swiftly react to any opportunities handed to it - let’s face it, it has to given that mitigating circumstances have caused the UK industry to contract so much in recent times. Despite not having yet set off for London, I’m
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already in ‘show mode’ inasmuch as my thoughts are dominated by whether my single pair of smart shoes will last the full three days, how many spare batteries I need to bring down for my digital camera, whether the wireless internet connection will actually work in my Docklands base for the week - and indeed whether I’ll get (for the first time in my life) an internet connection on the train down to the Smoke. Furthermore, will my risk of not having my suit dry-cleaned be noticed by anyone? Here’s hoping to a successful show for all concerned, then. Obviously, each firm measures ‘show success’ in different ways, but it usually boils down to volume of sales. With the above in mind, I don’t think the show organisers could have done much more in their professional approach of promoting the event and its benefits to the industry. It would be great if operators took the plunge and invested heavily in what’s on offer and even better if the great British public redoubled its love for all forms of coin-op entertainment in 2014. In the meantime, I’ll cross my fingers and wish for a bit of Easter warmth, summer sunshine and a sizable dollop of sensible, sensitive legislation.
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EAG International 2014 welcomes all bargain hunters! Storms? What storms?
Another iconic bingo coast are battling ba
alex lee media watch planning application has been put in to the borough A council to knock down the bingo hall in Hinckley and turn it into a car park. According to the Hinckley Times, the controversial proposal, put forward by owner of the building, Andrew Tyler, is for the demolition of the existing bingo hall and the construction of a new car park to serve the proposed new food retail store, thought to be Iceland, which has already been granted planning approval. The art deco building was constructed in 1929 and was originally used as a cinema. The application, which is linked to a previous application from 2011, also promises to keep the shops on Rugby Road and the front of the building on the corner of Rugby Road and Lancaster Road. It proposes that this could be used as a retail unit with a further planning application. Cllr Bron Witherford (Lib Dem, Hinckley Castle) said: “I
think we have got to go forward with the bus station development. But I am pleased that the front is being kept and the buildings on Rugby Road. We have been campaigning to keep that part of the building so we don’t lose that iconic corner. We would have liked to have kept it all but the bus station is the primary project. I think that any car parking in the town will help. We are hoping we can get as many people back shopping in Hinckley as we can.” The applicant stated he was hopeful that the development should benefit the local economy both during its construction and also after completion by attracting visitors to use the retail store to which the car park is related together with the jobs created. Vaughan Cartwright, an events organiser from Hinckley, however, is passionate about keeping the bingo hall in the town and using it as a community space. He said: “I’d like to see it be
used for events for things like live music and comedians. I have contacts and I know we could get people like Ministry of Sound or someone like that playing there or stand up comedians. We could even use it for local bands to play. I think this would help the night time economy. There is nothing in the town for the 16-plus generation and they are the ones with the money.” He added: “It’s such a lovely space inside, it would be such a shame to knock it down. The trouble is the only people who know how beautiful it is are the bingo players. I am sure if people knew what it was like inside they would be outraged. It still has all the original rigging inside.” The building is currently used for storage by Indigo Home owner Darran Brown. He said: “Something should be done to save it. The building is gorgeous inside. Personally I think the council should buy it and leave it to the community.”
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Industry analyst John Owrid has spoken about the issues surrounding increasing availability of different types of gambling around the world.
“Early this morning, Town and County was sending out its second wave of vans to deliver the £100 jackpots, while Bob Rudd claimed: ‘We’re all set for the Triennial’.”
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“With consumer confidence (and spending) apparently on the increase in 2014, it’s to be hoped that the modest improvement in the outlook for our sector will continue, buoyed in large part by trade event such as EAG.” JONATHAN SWIFT, EUROSLOT
er iconic bingo hall faces an uncertain future, while operators on the Welsh are battling back after the recent storms hit in the country.
A spokesperson from the borough council said that they had looked into making the bingo hall a listed building in the past but were unsuccessful. A spokesperson from Iceland said: “Iceland are in discussions to build a new store and relocate to an adjoining site. This is still subject to the local council agreeing to provide compensation to us for the costs involved in the move.” Meanwhile in the Principality of Wales, the Welsh coast has suffered severe storm damage, but local businessmen are carrying on regardless, according to the Shropshire Star. The storms which have
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battered the Welsh coast have failed to dampen the spirits of holiday bosses, traders and operators along the coast are promising that everything will return to normal long before the holiday season begins. Already hotels on the seafront at Aberystwyth, which bore the full force of the worst winter storm for almost 40 years, have reopened. Meanwhile, workmen have cleared tons of shingle, sand and stones piled 18 inches deep from the promenade, road and pavement between the beach and the Victorian seafront homes. Ceredigion County Council chief buildings officer, Mel Hopkins, said the biggest problem was the damage to the Grade II-listed Victorian seafront shelter. “We have had talks to the heritage organisation, Cadw, about how we can dismantle the shelter which
is a dangerous building at the moment. While Aberystwth received international news coverage, the nearby holiday village of Clarach Bay, which is very popular with holidaymakers, had little mention. The enormous waves swamped the beach smashing against the soft cliff edges and remoulding the landscape. The flotsam and jetsam of the sea, from seaweed, sticks and stones to plastic bottles and other rubbish, has been washed up yards from caravans at the Glanymor caravan site. The new sea defences built to prevent the floods that have regularly put more than 70 homes at risk, held fast and stopped any serious damage in Tywyn. And, for those towns which took a battering, their fightback begins now as they set about transforming the resorts back to their former glory.
fter what appears to be a long-cycle swing towards greater permissiveA ness of gambling, it remains true that most Americans cannot legally bet on sports events, most Europeans have no access to modern casinos and mainland Chinese can only play the lottery. The most commonly offered reason by the world’s lawmakers as a justification for such restrictions is that they seek to mitigate social disruption associated with problem gambling. This hasn’t stopped governments making money out of gambling themselves, either through taxes, auctioning of gambling licences and ownership of gaming facilities.The European Court of Justice recently noted that there is a growing inconsistency between the supposed social case for state gambling monopolies and their tendency to spend large amounts on promoting their own products. Research conducted on behalf of the US gambling commission at the end of the last century indicated that casino gaming creates jobs and reduces the level of unemployment and government assistance in communities that have legalised it. The University of Chicago’s National Opinion Research Centre found that communities closest to casinos experienced a 12-17 per cent drop in welfare payments, unemployment rates and unemployment insurance after the introduction of casino gaming. NORC also found that communities with casinos have 43 per cent higher earnings in their hotel and lodging sectors than those communities farther from casinos. Whilst there is evidence to suggest that the creation of gambling facilities in areas where problem gamblers live increases negative behaviour, there are often difficulties extrapolating this data and applying it to whole populations. Indeed research conducted by the Scottish Executive Social Research criticises lobbyists on either side of the gambling fence. It states: “Claims that casinos create significant wealth, new jobs and regenerate local economies;or that they create massive social problems through increases in problem gambling and crime tend to be exaggerated.”
Yet if evidence against gambling being harmful is so inconclusive why have lawmakers been slow to peel back legislation? UK gambling consultant Steve Donoughue believes one reason is that lawmakers are themselves trapped in a paternalist tradition,rooted in class prejudice. He said:“Gambling by the working class was integral to society and culture, endemic and restrained, with very little evidence of excessive gambling.” Yet this didn’t stop a cycle of moral panic, where over a sustained period of time UK legislators introduced laws that were both deeply prejudicial to working class gamblers and also highly ineffective. Such heavy handedness seems out of place nowadays.In fact,a recent piece of analysis produced by the University of Salford in Manchester suggests that most gamblers are happy with their lot, a state of mind partly attributed to the mental rewards they derive from the pastime.The authors argue that restricting choice risks lowering the utility of those who choose to gamble, who in their view aren’t in need of paternalistic constraints. Donoughue believes that the gambling industry hasn’t been too successful at lobbying for greater liberalisation, which is perhaps a reason why some innovations within the industry are challenging the business model that underpins it. A number of new firms appear to be looking to challenge the model, effectively returning to the type of focus that surrounded betting practices long before they became anything resembling an industry.They hark back to an era when betting invariably involved a two-horse race, with wagers between individuals rather than a bookmaker and the incentive less about financial windfalls and more to do with providing the odd treat. The hope is that such businesses can re-equip gambling with a social purpose that will eventually diminish the dangers of problem gambling. If they can achieve that, the odds might even shorten on gambling becoming a force for good.
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Newsweek TOM STADE TO ENTERTAIN AT IGB AFFILIATE AWARDS he upcoming iGB Affiliate Awards are to be hosted by comedian Tom Stade. Stade heads to the event fresh from a nomination for Best Headliner at the Chortle Awards and a series of TV appearances including Live at the Apollo and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. “We are ecstatic to confirm Tom Stade as the comedian for the iGB Affiliate Awards,” said organiser Shona O’Donnell. “His style is the perfect match for our
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Beer summit returns for a second round have laid on a series of talks from industry experts to provide informed perspectives on the beer industry. Speakers include MP for Burton Andrew Griffiths,chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, who will open proceedings by giving Westminster’s view on the beer industry and Jonny Forsyth, global drinks analyst at Mintel. The day ends with a ‘state of the nation’ panel, during which top beer writers and brewers will debate the challenges facing the sector in 2014.
ow in its second year, the Beer Innovation Summit will bring brewers together with representatives from the pub industry to discuss the latest developments in the beer sector. The event, which takes place on Wednesday 26 February, 2014, will be returning to the home of the Football Association, St. George’s Park in Burton-upon-Trent. The event not only provides a platform for drinks company executives and pub operators to network with breweries.Summit organisers
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audience, having been described as a ‘Rock’N’ Roll Comedian’ by the Evening Standard.” The awards take place from 6-9 February, 2014 at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London.
ONLINE GAMING BOOTCAMP PLANNED FOR LONDON
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be held at London’s Hilton Canary Wharf hotel on 3 February, 2014. Regulators and in-house legal counsel will be on hand to take industry members through a regulatory
bootcamp, in an effort to develop a deeper understanding of online gambling laws in the UK and beyond. The event will also touch on the tentative opening of the US
online gaming market.
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MARCH 2014 1-3 CIAE Guangzhou Expo 2014 China Import and Export Fair Guangzhou China www.chinaamusement.net
4-5 Irish Gaming Show Moran Red Cow Conference Centre Dublin Ireland www.purcellassociates.net
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