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hitehouse Leisure, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers and distributors of licensed and generic toys for the amusements sector, has acquired the licence to distribute its Disney plush products throughout amusement and leisure venues in the Middle East and Africa. This new territory will enable the company to sell its wide range of licensed Disney collections to over 27 new countries.

The firm’s range consists of characters from Disney’s most popular TV shows and films including Mickey, Minnie, Winnie the Pooh, Doc McStuffins, The Muppets, Planes, Nemo and Monsters University.

Mark Titterton, partner at Whitehouse Leisure, commented: “We were awarded the Disney

Project launches B3 with recession bustin CATEGORY B3

has this week unveiled Puseroject three new B3 models which the same cabinet as the classic Mega Bars Big Hit.The three models, High Roller, Diamonds and Jackpots and Mega 7, are initially being marketed by Project at £4,495, a saving of some £2,500.

Expanding on the company’s B3 Classic Series promotion, managing director Tony Boulton said: “Following our campaign calling on all elements of the supply chain to deliver value to the end-user we have created 100 games to sell at what is a fantastic price point for a brand new game. Huge credit must go to our

suppliers and our distributors who have compromised their margins, as we have, in order to deliver these 100 games.”

He added:“When we showed the games at EAG, the message we received back from the market is that operators wanted more of the Mega Bars Big Hit style games but at a better price. Being able to freshen up a gaming floor with exciting new product is of huge importance, but we

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huge success in these regions with our exclusive plush items for amusement and leisure venues.

Nearly two years on it is exciting to be able to expand our territory and build on the success that we’ve already experienced with our Disney product.”

He concluded: “We have many licences already working well for our partners in the Middle East region and securing Disney will assist significantly in growing operators’ revenue streams.”

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appreciate that not all sites are generating sufficient revenue to make the investment at what is close to £7,000. It’s in everyone’s interests to make venues exciting and desirable places for players to spend their leisure time I hope that operators who perhaps otherwise would not

be able to bring new products to market are able to take advantage of this initiative. We know of operators who plan to take advantage of the incentive by placing the three new games alongside their Mega Bars Big Hit to create a strong visual centre piece.”

Project has worked hard to cater for a mix of playing preferences with High Roller designed for high end players in higher volume venues; Diamond and Jackpots is a follow-on from Mega Bars Big Hit but with a different win profile and Mega 7 offers players a soft low end but tougher top end score card.

Bill to bring remote gambling on board granted Royal Assent LEGISLATION

The Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill is set to enter into UK law after it was granted Royal Assent by the British monarchy. But will it bring about effective change? he Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Bill, new legislation which amends the 2005 Gambling Act, will enable the Gambling Commission licensing system to cover all UK remote gambling operators.

Under the previous Act, remote gambling operators that located their remote gambling equipment overseas did not need a remote operating licence from the Gambling Commission regulatory body, whereas UK-based companies were required to have one.

The new legislation will require all remote gambling operators in the UK market to obtain a licence from the Gambling Commission to allow them to transact with British customers and advertise in the UK. Furthermore,overseas operators will have to inform the Gambling Commission about suspicious betting patterns in order to help combat illegal activity and corruption in sports betting.

Operators based outside of the UK will also be required to pay and to contribute to research,education and treatment in relation to British problem gambling and regulatory costs.

The DCMS’ Helen Grant stated: “This Act marks a significant step in increasing protection to consumers based in Great Britain by ensuring that all remote gambling operators will be subject to robust and consistent regulation. This includes a requirement for operators to support action against illegal activity and corruption in sport, and to comply with licence conditions that protect children and vulnerable adults.”

Philip Graf, Gambling Commission chairman,added:“This is a welcome step forward.Bringing the 85

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per cent of the remote gambling market currently regulated overseas within the Commission’s remit will provide us with direct access to and oversight of all commercial gambling provided to those in Britain.This means that we will be far better placed to protect players and to respond to and advise the government on emerging player protection and consumer risks and issues.”

The government’s intention to extend the horserace betting levy to overseas bookmakers was also announced during the passage of the bill through Parliament.The government said this will create a‘level playing field’ between UK-based and offshore operators so that all will contribute to the support of horseracing and also fund integrity, veterinary and breeding activities.

The government is expected to publish a public consultation on

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proposed changes to the levy extension later this year. Meanwhile, the coin-op sector continues to campaign for a level playing field when it comes to the siting and stakes and prize levels of FOBTs. Harris Hagan, a law firm which specialises in gambling legislation, stated:“We anticipate that the Commission’s application window, during which EEA and white listed operators must apply for an operating licence if they wish to continue operating in the UK market,will run from mid-July to mid-August. Full details of how and when the application window will operate are to be published in a statutory instrument, which is expected shortly.

Whilst there remains an outside possibility of further delay, operators simply must prepare on the basis that applications will need to be made during the summer months.”

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Rank issues interim management statement

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Rank has issued its interim management statement for the recent period leading up to 11 May 2014, and it makes slightly more positive, albeit realistic, reading for the UK gaming giant. he latest management statement from Rank has shown an increase in total revenue, which for the 19 weeks to 11 May 2014 has grown by 19 per cent, but like-for-like revenues are down 1 per cent. For the 45week period total revenues increased 17 per cent; whereas like-for-like revenues were down 4 per cent “as a result of the challenging and highly competitive trading environment”.

Henry Birch, chief executive of The Rank Group, commented:“I am pleased to report that since H1 the group’s performance has shown an improvement in

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both total and like-for-like revenues.The investment in our Grosvenor Casinos venues and our continuing focus on providing value for money in our Mecca venues are helping deliver this improvement.”

In the 19-week period like-for-like brand revenue grew by 2 per cent whilst total revenues grew by 45 per cent. Venues revenue was flat on a like-for-like basis, an improvement from H1, as customer visits continue to recover from the weather-impacted H1.

The London venues win margin in the 19-week period has fallen marginally versus H1, however, was

above the comparable 19week period.

Like-for-like revenue for the Mecca brand fell by 4 per cent in the 19-week period, an improvement on H1; total revenues were down 3 per cent. Following the introduction of improved value for money bingo sessions at the start of H2 the brand saw improvements in both customer visits and revenue trends in the period. The trading period also benefited from a softer comparable term due to the snow impact in January 2013.

On 30 October 2013, Rank received notice that the Court ofAppeal found in

favour of HMRC regarding claims for overpaid VAT on certain types of amusement machines between 2002 and 2005. HMRC have requested repayment of monies received and it is anticipated that a repayment will be made before the end of the financial year.

On 16 April 2014, the Supreme Court granted Rank permission to appeal against the Court of Appeal decision; the appeal is expected to be heard early 2015.On 19 March 2014,the Chancellor announced a reduction in the rate of bingo duty from 20 per cent to 10 per cent. This reduction in bingo duty will apply

from 1 July 2014 for the group.

Rank has committed to a programme of investment and job creation in its bingo venues. Currently,the group is carrying out detailed research, site reviews, planning and licensing to assist with its plans.

Following the successful implementation of both revenue and operating profit improvement actions, as outlined at the group’s H1 statement, the board anticipates operating profit for the full year to 30 June 2014 to be line with management’s expectations. Rank will announce its full year results on 14 August 2014.

BFG MD underlines value of true manufacturing MANUFACTURERS

Almost one year on from Bell-Fruit Games’ 50th anniversary, managing director John Austin has reflected on how the company continues to hold its enviable position as the UK’s biggest gaming machine manufacturer.

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highly experienced veteran of the coin-op manufacturing sector, A Bell-Fruit’s John Austin believes that the highest achieving and most sustainable games are invariably designed and produced from the ground up.

He told Coinslot:“I think that when it comes to gaming machine production, it’s vital that we identify a clear distinction between what constitutes manufacturing in the truest sense of the word and what is merely assembling, or re-building using products that originated at Bell-Fruit. Our games, for example, are instantly recognisable as Bell-Fruit products because, intrinsically, they carry the unmistakeable BFG design DNA. It runs through everything from the way that the cabinets look to the way that the games play. Furthermore, without Bell-Fruit’s investment in cost effective design and procurement, much of the platform source would be unavailable for cheap re-work. ”

Austin adds that by choosing BellFruit products, customers are buying into the firm’s unrivalled expertise in essential areas such as technology and security. He commented: “As important as high cashbox returns is the issue of machine security. Here at Bell-Fruit we have made machine integrity one of our top priorities by implementing industry-leading initiatives such as encrypted software and communications. We also use serial, encrypted communications to

control peripheral devices which, in turn, makes our products the most secure in the market. These techniques have been developed over many years.”

Austin added:“Having more than 50 years’ matchless experience of producing games for the UK market, Bell-Fruit is better positioned than most when it comes to understanding what will be required of manufacturing in the future. Our games are built on a platform of sustained success backed by class leading technology and some of the most talented people in the machine business.

That’s evidenced by the fact that,generally, our games not only outperform those of our peers,but do so for much longer.”

He concluded:“Our approach to creating success by design rather than by accident has set us apart from the competition for the last 50 years and will continue to do so in the future.”

Southview Park Hotel in Skegness on 13-14 May. Exhibitors included Electrocoin, UDC, Embed, PMS International, Bingo Express, Crown Direct and Deith Leisure.

Mark Horwood, managing director of UDC, told Coinslot that they were pleased that local operators came out to support the show and that plenty of business was done. The attendance on the first day heavily outweighed that of the second day, which was probably caused by the weather changing significantly with the sun blazing midweek, meaning that local arcades were much

busier that day.

Michael Green, UDC sales director, confirmed: “The East Coast Amusement Show is a more intimate affair than the big industry shows. It’s smaller and quieter, but it’s also a case of quality over quantity. Those customers and friends who attended were happy to see us make the effort to support their marketplace. We’d like to thank everyone who took time from their busy schedules to come along.”

The increasing prevalence of smaller regional exhibitions and events of this type during the spring months goes to show that distributors and operators do indeed value these additional opportunities in addition to the EAG in London and the large shows overseas. The fact that several provincial events remain on the calendar is testament to both the organisers’ efforts and the willingness of operators to attend.

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Soundnet supports the supporters

Grand Pier launches seasonal pass

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oundnet will add a new, free category called SCome on England to Sound Leisure Milestones In Music and VHub jukeboxes in time to make the most of this summer’s football fixtures.

The new category will contain songs associated with supporting the England football team and will be added to jukeboxes on June 7.

“Pubs are likely to be busier than ever over the World Cup season and we want to ensure that the jukeboxes reflect this, so that sites can maximise their income,” said Soundnet’s Toby Hoyte.

On CD MIMs and VHubs a special update, which includes the new Come On England category, will be sent out on May 12.This

is update 1014. The new category will automatically appear on the jukebox on June 7, and will then be automatically removed on July 14. On online MIMs andVHubs,an online update will activate the new Come On England category on June 7 and will be automatically removed on July 14 - hopefully a removal not coinciding

with that of the England side.

Hoyte added:“If you do not want Come On England as a category on your jukebox you need to manually disable the Come On England category using the Engineers Menu on each juke after 29April.For CD-updated jukeboxes you must ensure update 0914 has been applied before you attempt to remove Come On England.”

Soundnet will send the Come On England category songs as a special update for free to SNUK and Value.These songs will appear on your jukeboxes in the Venue Favourite category. Soundnet reminded operators that they will need to request this update.

IOA names Novak as national account manager APPOINTMENTS

ighly respected industry figure Nik Novak has H been confirmed as National Account Manager for the IOA Group - the UK’s largest independent machine operator. Nik, who boasts over three decades experience working in the industry with high profile organisations including BLMS, Barcrest and most recently as sales manager (EMEA) at FutureLogic, takes up his new post on July 7.

Announcing the appointment, Paul Langham, vice chairman at the IOA,said:“I am delighted to be able to welcome Nik to the post of IOA national account manager where he will play a key role in helping to deliver our industry best machine

practice and performance to the IOA’s existing and to new customers throughout the country.

“Nik is extremely well known both to the IOA and to the wider industry at large.His knowledge,experience and insight gained working with some of the industry’s best known and successful brands will prove to be a huge asset as the IOA continues to demonstrate the skill, the value and the integrity of the independent operating sector. During his career Nik has seen all sides of the industry and will bring an important new dimension to our business style. He certainly has all of the credentials to make a significant contribution to the development of the

IOA brand as we respond to the challenges and the opportunities which lie ahead post-triennial.”

Commenting on his appointment, Novak said: “I am delighted to be joining the IOA Group, an organisation which I know well and which is justifiably respected for delivering industry best cash box figures on behalf of its customers.The IOA has a compelling story to tell based on performance, its independence, the passion which only owner managers can have and the ability to combine local knowledge with nationwide deployment. My job is to package these unique credentials and to ensure that they are put to work on behalf of the retailers.”

owners of WestonGrand Pier Thavehesuper-Mare’s launched a £5 seasonal membership pass for regular customers, a month after they began to charge £1 for admission.

Kerry and Michelle Michael installed turnstiles at the attraction before the start of the Easter holidays after witnessing a decline in dwell time and spend per head.

Although the move prompted complaints in the local press and on social media from some customers, the pier has not seen a dip in visitor numbers since the new charge was introduced.

On the membership pass, Grand Pier general manager Paul Charalambous said: “It is a season pass valid until May 2015 irrespective of when they are purchased.

“It is aimed at our regular customers and it was always planned to be introduced.”

Charalambous said that despite the new charges, the attraction enjoyed a busier Easter weekend than the previous year, with visitors coming from as far as South Wales and Gloucestershire to enjoy the pier.

The Michaels, who bought the pier in 2008, said it cost them £20,000 a week just to open the pier and described the admission fee as ‘modest’.

They added that the operating cost of the new pier, rebuilt after the original was destroyed by a fire in July 2008, was now three times that of the original pavilion.

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Bob Rudd secures new business deal

Campaign to lift pub footfall gathers momentum

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The Pubs are GREAT website has been launched by pubs Minister Brandon Lewis in a move to increase visitor levels in pubs around the country.

he British Beer & Pub Association and pubs minister Brandon Lewis MP joined forces last week, at the Phoenix,Victoria, to launch the Pubs are GREAT website. The site, developed in conjunction with Inapub,is a new feature of the successful and high profile GREAT Britain initiative, led by the Number 10 team, Visit Britain and UK Trade & Investment.Any initiative aimed squarely at getting more people into the country’s pubs will be warmly welcomed by single site operators.

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Visiting a pub is the third most popular activity for overseas visitors, with four out of ten heading to a pub at some point during their stay. With this in mind, the website has been designed to help visitors find a quality pub close to the area or attraction they are visiting.

This new service covers a whole range of visitor attractions under the headlines: Heritage, Culture, Natural Beauty, Sport and Music and will help visitors pinpoint the GREATest pub nearby.

The GREAT campaign promotes Britain abroad as a

great place in which to invest, to study and visit, highlighting all that is best about the UK. This single campaign promotes Great Britain under a common banner,so that Britain speaks with one voice.

Community Pubs Minister, Brandon Lewis MP said: “I was proud to be asked to announce the latest stage of the Pubs are GREAT campaign, a website that will play a crucial role in signposting those visiting British tourist attractions to high quality local pubs. And through this website increas-

ing the numbers of tourists visiting our pubs, we are not only helping visitors to experience a truly British institution as part of their visit, but the local community also benefits through the increased trade.”

Brigid Simmonds, BBPA chief executive, commented: “Pubs are an essential part of the tourism offer in Britain, much loved by overseas visitors and all of us who increasingly holiday at home, so it is wonderful that they now play such are an important part in the GREAT campaign.”

Serial armed robber sentenced CRIME

illiam Finch struck six times in two months, pocketing more W than £3,500, after threatening to kill terrified staff at two bingo halls, a building society, a bookmakers and a convenience store throughout the West Midlands. Finch, who always covered his face while carrying out the thefts, was finally unmasked after a CCTV picture of him was published in the local newspaper, the Express & Star.

Readers provided detectives with information and officers

raided Finch’s flat in Willenhall. A BMW that matched the getaway vehicle used by the robber in the bungled post office raid was in the car park at the foot of the block with a set of latex gloves in the vehicle.

He first targeted the West

Bromwich Building society branch in Wednesbury last year. He then took £200 in coins from the One Stop convenience store in Stowlawn.

Finch struck again at Coral bookmakers in Bradley, threatening staff with what they assumed to be a gun and ran off with £530. He grabbed a further £800 thrown at him by shocked staff at Mecca Bingo Hall in Bilston after he shouted: “Give me the money or I will shoot you,” and two days later he pounced again, but this time he was tricked by the couple in charge

of Rough Hay Post Office in Hall Street, Darlaston who both lay on the ground and set off the alarm.

Three days after that he was wearing a balaclava when he demanded money at gun point from staff at Gala Bingo in Park Lane, Walsall and was given a plastic draw with around £2,000 in it.

Finch pleaded not guilty to all offences but a jury convicted him of five robberies, an attempted robbery and six counts of possessing an imitation firearm after a trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court and was jailed for 14 years.

Farr scoops Surreal Soccer double FANTASY LEAGUE

n what proved to be a close-run title race in the I2013/14 Jabro Surreal Soccer league, industry stalwart Terry Farr kept his nose in front after late charges from both Lee Clarke and Mark Sherwin.

Farr’s AMG First 11 side took the £1,000 top prize, while the £200 pot for runner-up went to Lee Clarke’s Above Standards.

In third place, winning £100, was Mark Sherwin’s

Sherwin A Team.

Farr also won £100 in claiming the Main Cup, beating Peter Holmes’team Keeplayers 79-53 on aggregate in the final.The Minor Cup prize, meanwhile, went to Games Warehouse’s Nick Hardy. His side, Paragon Academicals, beat Ray Harris’ outfit Showboat Allstars 78-34 in the final.The Surreal Soccer 2013/14 season was sponsored by Jabro Games.

artlepool-based Camerons Brewery H has partnered with Bob Rudd, which supplies gaming and amusement machine equipment across its 74-strong estate.

Bob Rudd has supplied Camerons for the last three years, building a strong working relation-

ship which has ensured machine income has been maximised. The company already supplies the Head of Steam group, which Camerons has recently acquired, and is encouraged by the investment that is going into the brand.

Commenting on the announcement, Nick Rudd said he was glad to see that the hard work over the past years has been recognised. He stated: “It is great to be working with a company like Camerons who are continuously investing via new acquisitions and into their existing estate.”

Along with Camerons, Bob Rudd has also won the sole supply to the Archdiocese Parish Centres across the North West (including Liverpool and Manchester). This is encouraging growth for their Warrington depot, which is already Bob Rudd’s biggest operating area.

“Both of these account wins show once again Bob Rudd’s sustainable growth and we are excited for the challenges that lie ahead,” concluded Rudd.

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Astra Gaming Group endorses Northern Showcase

number of exhibitors who supported Crown’s Northern Showcase atThe Pines Hotel in Chorley on May 7 and 8.

Astra Games commanded a significant presence at the event with games including Slotto 500, Magic Lotto 500, Magic Games 100, Party Slots 100, Party Time Duo,Bullion Bars Classic and the Cat C Lite offering R-cade777.

One of the main talking points at the show was Astra’s Slotto 500, a 22-strong B3 compendium that comes housed in the widely lauded FV762 cabinet. Boasting some of the most successful titles from

Astra and Novomatic, Slotto 500 allows operators to control of the game suite with a ‘drag and drop’ menu meaning they can tailor what is on offer to perfectly suit the location and player demographic.The unit has also been ergonomically modified with the note acceptor now positioned more conveniently in the button panel.

Astra Games sales and marketing directorAlan Rogers noted:“Events like this fulfil a vital role in bringing the industry together at times of the year when sales opportunities are not as abundant as we would all prefer. In line with the importance of the Showcase, we brought with us a fantastic range of products designed to deliver strong cashbox returns across a

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Skegness Bowl celebrates re-opening TEN-PIN

Skegness Bowl held its evening on 1 May. The event was to celeTbrateheVIPthenewly-refurbished re-opening of the venue after exten-

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variety of locations.And,as a result,our distribution partners have committed to significant orders.”

For Empire, Showcase provided a timely opportunity for the firm to flex its creative muscle with three entertaining new models in the three-player Gold Run alongside Clickety Click and Lucky Ladders.The company’s SteveYoung,buoyed by an encouraging response to the trio, commented:“We have received some very positive feedback to our latest games. In keeping with Empire’s unique approach, they offer something different to the market place and we’re grateful to have had the opportunity to showcase them at this event.”

sive refurbishment over the last four months.

The opening included guests from both the business community and town officials, notably the Town Mayor and Deputy Town Mayor.

With its all-new American theme, Skegness Bowl offers visitors a new food menu which includes a choice of gourmet burgers and hotdogs at its Hollywood Diner and Bar. The refurbished venue is now available to host all kinds of parties, from birthdays to anniversaries and hen and stag nights.

Carolyn Wilkinson, managing director, (right) was “thrilled to see so many guests attend the evening, which was a huge success.”

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Harding keeps fingers crossed for AGC revival DISTRIBUTORS

new £1/£100 TrienReview stake and Tprizeheniallevel is definitely a bright spot, believes Crown Direct’s managing

director Dean Harding, although it might be some months before the sector sees the fruit of its labours. He told Coinslot: “We’re only just starting to see good figures coming

through from the AGC and bingo sectors and it’s May now. Some of our suppliers had machines available and ready to go from day one, while others weren’t quite so quick.

This isn’t a criticism, though, because manufacturers just don’t have the same resources when it comes to R&D as they once did.”

Harding concluded:

“It’ll be autumn by the time we get a true view on what impact £1/£100 has made on the AGC and bingo sectors, especially the latter as they start to see the benefits of the bingo

Praesepe Football Fun Day aims to raise the bar for CHIPs

“I Love Paignton Pier” bears appear as prizes at Skegness Pier PLUSH

number of cuddly toys with a penchant for A travel have recently turned

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hile the eyes of world football will be focussed on events taking place this summer in Brazil, industry aficionados of the beautiful game will be preoccupied with a group of ball players battling it out not in the Maracana but in Milton Keynes.

Praesepe’s third annual CHIPS 5a-side Football Tournament and Family Fun Day is being held on 21 June (10am-4pm) at the Powerleague in Milton Keynes.Organisers hope to match or exceed the 2013 total which raised £15,000 for the charity which funds the purchase of bespoke powered wheel chairs for young people in the UK. Praesepe’s head of machines, Nigel Davis,who is helping organise what has become the industry’s

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biggest football event said: “Last year’s Praesepe Family Fun Day raised an amazing £15,000 for CHIPS, thanks to the support and generosity of our colleagues in the industry whose contributions made a massive difference to the lives of the children that benefit from the wheelchairs and the families and carers who help them. I am determined to get close to and hopefully to exceed 2013’s record breaking figure and your support to help achieve this is much appreciated.

“The day is about far more than just football and we will be offering families a day packed with activities for all ages.The main attraction is a nine-hole game of Crazy Golf and we will also have a barbecue offering outstanding food, a bar to quench

your thirst on what traditionally has been a sunny day, vast numbers of home baked cakes all topped-off with a chocolate fountain of pure indulgence.”

Nick Harding, CEO of Praesepe, added:“CHIPS is a wonderful charity which was born out of the gaming industry. Under the charismatic leadership of Linda Lindsay it has raised in excess of £1m to help those children for whom the NHS cannot or will not assist. Each bespoke powered chair costs in the region of £4,000, but has an impact on the lives of each recipient family which can only be described as priceless. Praesepe has made over 40 powered wheel chair presentations to families up and down the country where we have venues and

every presentation is a truly humbling experience. All 1,600 members of the Praesepe team have taken CHIPS to their hearts and I hope that the industry at large will also dig deep to help in whatever way they can for a charity which really does change people’s lives and where every penny raised is put to work buying chairs.This is an open invitation to everyone associated with the industry - footballers or otherwise - to join us in Milton Keynes on June 21 when I hope we will be able to once again demonstrate the compassionate side of this wonderful industry.”

To enter a squad of seven players, (£250 men and £150 women) or to make a donation,contact amandajulian@praesepeplc.com.

Trading places: a tale of two arcades Arcade pub conversion plans get go ahead FEC

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lackpool Council has given the green light to JD Wetherspoons’ plans to convert the resort’s Lucky Star amusement arcade into a pub.

The national pubco, which already owns four pubs in Blackpool, plans to

Amusements to make way for Morrisons REDEVELOPMENT

invest £2.2m in the property on the Promenade, which it said would create around 50 jobs.

It must now apply to the council for an alcohol licence for the venue before the conversion can go ahead.

Councillor David O’Hara, whose Waterloo ward includes the site, said: “The build-

ing is shuttered up at the moment and doesn’t look great, so a Wetherspoon pub will improve it.

“They have said they will re-open all the windows which are blocked up at the back.We are trying to upgrade the area and bring more footfall in and hopefully this will help do that.”

duty cut. Bingo operators will be given the opportunity to invest in new coinop machines and therefore that sector will be a positive one for us this year.”

orrisons has revealed it will open a new store on the site M of an amusement arcade in Whitstable High Street. The supermarket chain has confirmed it is behind plans submitted to the local council to take over Cain’s Amusements.

Spokesman Sarah Atta told local press: “We’re in the early stages of planning to bring a Morrisons M Local to Whitstable and are proud to be creating 20 new jobs

for local people. As well as giving shoppers more choice, we think the extra footfall generated should benefit everyone and will work hard to make our store a positive addition to the community.”

Business leaders had launched an appeal to stop Morrisons opening on the site, claiming its arrival would damage businesses nearby. They had hoped an independent trader could take on the building, but no bid to do so was forthcoming.

up on Skegness Pier - over 300 miles from home.

Bemused Skegness residents were left scratching their heads after seaside memorabilia from a pier in Devon was seen being given away as prizes in the seaside town.

The toy bears, bearing the legend “I Love Paignton Pier”, were spotted in various crane machines along Skegness Pier. However, the explanation behind their mysterious arrival in the seaside town turned out to be much simpler than the wave of speculation spreading across social media. Coowner of Skegness Pier Carolyn Wilkinson explained that up until a few weeks ago she had also owned Paignton Pier.

After the new proprietors of Paignton Pier decided they did not want to keep the bears, the toys were transported up to Skegness, where they are currently being used as prizes on the pier. Wilkinson was unable to say how many bears had made the journey, but confirmed that they would remain in Skegness until they had been found a good home.

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Amusements Blackpool missing out to Brighton on overseas tourism TOURISM

It might be its proximity to London, its hugely popular month long Festival, its vast overseas student exhange scheme - whatever way you look at it, Brighton is pulling in the overseas tourists. Why and what lessons can be learnt from the south coast city’s international allure?

ew research by the Office for National Statistics has found that Brighton and Hove is the most popular seaside destination for overseas tourists.

The city had 409,000 visitors that stayed for at least one night in 2013 - up more than 50,000 from the previous year.

However, while Brighton was the eighth most popular town or city destination in the UK (not including London), it was the only seaside resort to feature in the ONS’s top 20.

With overseas visitors contributing over £20bn last year, the news has left stakeholders at other UK resorts urging action to increase their appeal beyond the domestic market.

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the Blackpool Combined Association, which represents the city’s traders and hoteliers, told local press: “People might be visiting Blackpool but they certainly aren’t staying here.

“When people come from abroad they tend to stay down south and don’t really come north.We have got to let them know what we have got.”

In 2013 the UK saw the highest number of visits from overseas tourists and the highest recorded spending since the International Passenger Survey began in 1961.

The IPS collects information about passengers entering and leaving the UK at all major airports and sea routes, Eurostar terminals and on Eurotunnel shuttle

trains.

Trips to the UK by overseas visitors rose from 31.1 million in 2013 to a record high of 32.8m last year.

Mark Wilson, managing director of Blackpool-based Sleepwell Hotels, said:“I was in Edinburgh last week and I wouldn’t have had that down as somewhere you would see a huge range of foreign tourists, but it was packed with them - the question is how do we get more of that?”

Jason Kitkat, leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, told the Daily Mail his resort’s “talented and hardworking”business community had built a resilient local economy that, while strongly leisure and tourismbased, had diversified in other ways.

New penny arcade opens in Bridlington ARCADE

arcade showcasing a range of antique amusement games has opened in Bridlington.

AOldnew Penny Memories, based in the resort’s Promenades shopping centre, houses the collection of over 50 classic coin-op machines.

It is the brainchild of Bridlington resident Chris Parcell, who developed a passion for the machines when working as an arcade engineer when he was just 13.

Parcell told the Hull Daily Mail: “There is something magical about playing coin-operated amusement machines. I enjoyed the sound of the bells and the mechanical clanking.

“When I was 13 I worked in an amusement arcade giving change and fixing the machines if they broke.

“The Bridlington guy who owned it couldn’t afford to pay me so he gave me a few old machines in the early 1970s when the new money came in.”

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the machines, Parcell later sold them as he pursued a career as a car mechanic and then a car salesman.

His interest in classic amusements was rekindled in 1990 after meeting fellow enthusiast and penny arcade owner Jon Grisham.

He explained: “I became friends with John and started collecting again. I had fantastic facilities in my workshop and started restoring them.”

“It’s great to have this hobby and to be creating pleasure from my hobby for other people. My favourite machine is probably the first one I bought in the 1990s - a Little Stockbroker from the 1920s.”

Open every day from 10:30am to 4pm, Parcell said Old Penny Memories had been well-received.

He commented: “It brings people to the shopping centre and it is nice to see kids coming through looking at the old machines. It is supported and subsidised by the Promenades, but is not a permanent display.”

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Avenue of history

This year’s Park Avenue Open Day takes place on 4 June, 2014 at Electrocoin and UDC’s headquarters. Attendees should head towards Electrocoin House or UDC House at 181 Park Avenue in London to get a look at the machines and services being showcased.

The event is being co-organised by Electrocoin and UDC. The two companies are taking advantage of their proximity and the importance of the summer season to combine forces for a single open house event. A number of other companies will also be on hand to display their latest products and network.

Park Avenue became the unofficial centre of the UK coin-op industry since during the latter part of the 20th Century and, during the late 80s and early 90s a number of companies were doing business in close proximity. It was during this period that neighbours UDC and Electrocoin organised the first open day, which has grown from a marketing showcase to a major event of the industry’s social calendar.

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Curating Park Avenue bolsters Electrocoin Electrocoin continue to foster the communal history of Park Avenue, maintaining a laid back networking hub that now serves the entire UK amusement sector. s one of the primary organisers of the Park Avenue Open Day, Electrocoin sees its value from both a personal perspective and that of the industry as a whole.

“Days such as Park Avenue Open Day are crucial when it comes to maintaining contact and a flow of information with our customer base,” said business development director, Kevin Weir.

In many ways, Park Avenue is a flagship regional show. The largest in a group of small-scale events targeted at the operators and suppliers who carry on their business in a particular local area.“Without Preview there is too

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long a gap from one EAG to another and we welcome the return of an Autumn show,” said Weir.

“However these gatherings, of which Park Avenue is the largest, are an economic way of keeping our profile to the fore.”

The show’s legacy goes back thirty years, with companies based in the Park Avenue coin-op haven organising open days to showcase their wares and interact with customers.“The history of Park Avenue’s open houses goes back three decades,”saidWeir.“However, as a number of companies moved out of the trading estate, Electrocoin and UDC vowed to continue the tradition by inviting other compa-

nies from around the UK to join in.We offer a small space to these ‘visiting companies’ and all that we ask is for a donation to charity.”

The addition of companies from outside the local area have made Park Avenue a widely attended event that maintains the laid back atmosphere of a regional show.“Our guests tell us that it is probably the most valuable networking event of the year,”said Weir. “This, combined with a free bar and barbecue, ensures that business is done in a relaxed environment.”

The show’s early June appearance is also fortuitously timed,positioned between big expos at the start and end of the year.

“The date of Open Day falls midway between EAG or ICE and what was Preview,” said Weir.

“Therefore the timing ensured that product was on display and available to potential customers at regular intervals throughout the year.”

This year, exhibitors will be showing some of the most exciting new machines on the market and Electrocoin include themselves among that number.“The launch of the new Bar X 7 Extra will be a major talking point,” said Weir.“Bar X 7 was arguably the most successful game from the Bar X range and we have now brought it up to date with a £100 Jackpot version as well offer-

ing a community feature.

This combined with the new presentation in the Mini Eclipse cabinet with an illuminated door is certain to attract a great deal of attention.”

A wide range of products will be displayed at the show, including many of Electrocoin’s newest machines.

“Other products that are gaining a very healthy reputation are the Bar X handheld games/kiosk system, as well the new OXO Super Reels three player and Wheel n Deal Cat C digital compendium,” said Weir.“The Open day will also see the launch of the new Stern Pinball ‘Mustang’ which celebrates 50 years of the Ford Mustang.”

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Longevity a mark of success for UDC

A combination of fine weather and reverence for history helps make the Park Avenue Open Day a consistent success for UDC.

PARK AVEUE OPEN DAY 2014 ROLL CALL

ince the early days of an amusement industry hub at Park Avenue, UDC has been involved in showcasing its products to visitors.Along with their co-organisers Electrocoin, the company helped turn the show into one of the most highly anticipate dates in the industry’s calendar.

“The shows stretches back to when Park Avenue hosted many more coin-op machine businesses and was known as ‘Coin Machine Alley’,”explains sales executive, Matt Bland. “Its longevity, over twenty years, is a sign that we have the mix of business and networking just right.”

Held in the midst of summer, the usually sunny show is not only a chance for business to be done, it’s also good fun for operators, suppliers and manufacturers to attend.“The fact that we’ve been lucky with the weather more often than not also helps,”said Bland,“but who wouldn’t want to get out of a stuffy office and mix with industry friends at the bar or in the sunshine on a summer’s day?”

Those face to face meetings are not only for entertainment, they’re vital for doing business.“We deal with people all year around via telephone and email but you can’t beat face to face,” said Bland.“Even at EAG it’s so big and there’s so much to see there’s less chance to sit down and

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catch up, take stock and talk about future plans.”

In addition to the chance of good weather, holding the event in the summer also means that operators have had a chance to report back on machine performance for earlier in the year,before the remainder of the summer period.

“For coastal operators the summer months are paramount,”said Bland,“as this is when they make the lion’s share of their income. Even inland operators get a spike in footfall and income with the better weather, longer nights and school holidays.”

These customers are an important part of UDC’s business and the Park Avenue show gives them a chance to check out what machines are on the horizon and discuss performance with their fellow operators. “You’d be hard pressed to visit a seasonal FEC style arcade without any UDC product on site,”said Bland.“Redemption is a key growth area, one which we focused time and money in early on to convince operators that it was indeed the future of family coin-op entertainment.We especially target ‘family friendly’ games suitable for a wide range of ages. Excellent backup and technical support is also vital, which is why we invest so heavily in making sure we respond to customers as quickly as possible.”

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RLMS eagerly anticipates Park Avenue experience With 2014’s products now well established in the field, RLMS sales director Tony Glanville is looking forward to learning about the stand out performers of the year. oinslot: What products are you expecting to be especially popular at the C event?

Tony Glanville: We have the Supernova Return to Pharaohs Gold on display. Dave Jones and his team have put together an exceptional looking cabinet with a strong proven game format.This is looking to be a ‘must have’ product for operator’s line ups for this year’s summer season. It compliments a venue’s redemption and amusement offerings by providing a game that players love. We will also be discussing with customers the virtues of our Cat C and D ranges from Bell-Fruit Games, Astra and Empire Games.

CS: How has the Park Avenue open day established itself as a successful show?

TG: Over the years the businesses in Park Avenue have thrown open their doors and welcomed the industry with open arms both operators and suppliers alike. If the sun shines - and the guys seem to be excellent at organising the weather for the day - there is not a better place to be.Good food,great networking opportunities and excellent products to view. You cannot ask for a better environment in which to conduct business and catch up with the rest of the industry. It has become the must do event in the middle of the year and the guys at Park Ave need to be applauded for putting on such a great day.

CS: What effect does the date of the open day have on its success?

TG: Due to the timing of the show it is a pivotal event in the industry calendar.The products that were unveiled and subsequently ordered at the EAG in January are now out in the field and operational, and we will have three bank holidays under our belts,so operators will have a good view on how the year is progressing from a performance point of view.

This allows operators to purchase equipment that they have heard is performing well but they did not buy first time round, order additional units of performing models they are already operating or invest in new products that are being unveiled for the first time.

This year is even more significant with the much awaited introduction of the £100 Cat C jackpot it will be a fantastic opportunity to find out how players have reacted to the new jackpots and which of the new range of Cat C products the players have taken to.

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Park Avenue trip a must for Town and County Leisure

A good time for business says Soundnet Good food and likeminded conversation provide fertile ground for business to be done, explains Soundnet’s Toby Hoyte.

Staff from Birmingham’s Town and County Leisure will be making their regular trip south to the Park Avenue Open Day, with curiosity high over the development of the exciting Cat C market. he Park Avenue Open Day has been an institution since the early 90s, not just with the suppliers and manufacturers who made their homes there,but also with operators from around the country.

“We’ve been going since it started,” said Paul Langham of Birmingham’s Town and County Leisure.

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The welcoming atmosphere at Park Avenue has always helped to encourage not only people to travel to London from far afield, but also to engage in productive business conversations once they arrive.

This year, more than most, these conversations will help shape the future of the industry.

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people,” said Langham, “and it’s a very very good networking day. Seeing as we’re in a little bit of flux at the moment and, although there’s going to be a show in October this year, over the past few years there’s only been one show, so it’s been good to see if there are any new products.”

Town and County’s customers will also be present, providing feedback on the early part of the year. “Most of our customers, the retailers, are there,” said Langham.“We can find out how things have gone during the first six months of the business and we’re also going to start seeing what I call the full first generation of £100 machines.”

With the new £100 jackpot machines having received their first run at the market, Langham is keen to see what designers have achieved now that they’ve had the time to design a product for the £100 jackpot from the ground up.

“There’s been lots of conversions,” he said, “so the new stuff out there that we’re starting to see is quite important.

Including the likes of Kung Fu Pounda, Best of British,Viva Las Vegas and Paddy’s Pay Day.” These new products are also coming from a wider variety of manufacturers than in previous years. For an operator likeTown and County Leisure,that makes for a more competitive market, in which getting a closer look at the products you’ll be using is all the more important.

“All of a sudden we’re starting to see a market where people, manufacturing wise,are being very brave,”said Langham.

“They’re coming into our market at a difficult time, so as well as Bell-Fruit and Reflex - who are the stalwarts - you’ve got new people coming in and it’s good to see that.”

Overall, the event continues to prove its worth and grow in stature.“I think the Park Avenue Open Day has become more popular,” said Langham.“It’s usually good weather as well. I take the effort to come down from Birmingham and there’s that probably come from further than that, because it is a great opportunity to network.”

Toby Hoyte, the annual Avenue Open day combines two Fof theorParkSoundnet’s leisure and amusement’s industry’s most beloved pastimes. “I have learnt two things about the coin-op business in the 15 years I have worked for Soundnet,” he said, “everyone likes a good gossip and everyone likes to do a deal. The Park Avenue open day is at the right time of the year - post EAG it’s one of the first chances everyone can get together to have a chat and do some business.”

These factors are what have made the event such a success since it came into being during the early 90s. The regular provision of high quality food hasn’t hurt its popularity either. “The BBQ is also good,” remarked Hoyte.

This pleasant cocktail of factors encourage Soundnet to be regular attendees. They also allow, amid the show’s laid back atmosphere, serious discussions to take place about future partnerships and sales orders. Hoyte explains that he and his colleagues enjoy, “having a gossip with our customers and doing business,” but for all its culinary pleasures and summer exuberance, the show is ultimately an opportunity to generate business. As Hoyte puts it, “James [Luck, commercial director] and I like getting things done.”

With the show taking place on 4 June, the summer will likely be in full swing.

Soundnet are anticipating a successful season for music in pubs and other venues. “Jukeboxes are increasingly becoming the leading machines for operators,” said Hoyte. “New sites can be got and current sites retained on the back of a jukebox deal.”

The cost of acquiring a jukebox has also decreased, including Soundnet’s flagship product, the Vhub. “Our new rental deals for operators makes getting the latest Vhub jukebox easier than ever before,” said Hoyte.

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Empire keen to converse on Park Avenue Empire Games consider taking the temperature of the industry to be of vital importance, with events like the Park Avenue Open Day affording them a golden opportunity to hear news direct from amusement’s key movers and shakers. musement machine manufacturer Empire Games is a big believer in making the effort to meet and discuss with colleagues in the industry.The Park Avenue Open Day offers one of the best opportunities to make this happen, held at the start of the vital summer period as feedback from the first bank holidays emerges.

“Without face-to-face contact between operators and suppliers, the industry would lose a vital line of communication,” said sales manager, Steve Young,“one that

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plays an integral role in ensuring players get the games they want to play.”

That feedback is especially important this year,as the first generation of £100 jackpot Cat C machines have passed through their first busy period.Park Avenue will also provide manufacturers such as Empire the chance to show its customers machines built from the ground up for the new Cat C stakes and prizes.

“As a manufacturer we place tremendous value on the feedback we get from having direct contact with our customers

and our peers,” said Young, “and it helps shape our approach to good game design.”

Although events on the size of the Open Day may not draw the breadth of visitors attracted to the capital by large-scale shows such as EAG, in many ways they provide exhibitors and attendees with more opportunities to network.

“When it comes to amusement and gaming events, size is rarely a true measure of whether or not something succeeds or fails,” said Young.“Park Avenue Open Day is a great example of how a relatively small

industry event can bring so many likeminded stakeholders together in one place to check out a broad spread of great products and talk shop.”

With companies such as organisers Electrocoin and UDC laying on food for those who make the trip, the event presents a relaxed environment that is more conductive to friendly and productive conversational. “What it lacks in terms of scale in comparison to the big shows,” said Young, “it more than makes up with its personality and accessibility.”

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UDC plans Park Avenue celebration

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UDC celebrates its 30th anniversary as part of the larger Park Avenue festivities, with rumours of a new product unveiling in the works. he ParkAvenue Open Day is to be held on 4 June, 2014 this year as once againThe United Distributing Company (UDC) and Electrocoin will be opening their doors to visitors.The event has been running for years and is a solid fixture on the business and

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social calendar for much of the industry.

As usual, Electrocoin hosts many companies under one roof and puts on its now famous Greek barbecue at lunch time. Meanwhile UDC will be hosting BACTA, Deith Leisure and Crown Direct.As usual, UDC

will be inviting guests to part take in their regular coffee morning and ‘Afternoon Cream Teas’. This year has special significance for UDC as the company is celebrating its’ 30th anniversary, so visitors should expect cake and plenty of balloons.The official cake cutting is at

11am and there will also be a celebratory prize draw for visitors to enter.

Michael Green, UDC sales director, is quick to remind that it’s not just a celebration: there will be a special product unveiling on the day.

“We’re launching a fabulous new product on the day but we’re not saying what just yet.We had hoped to do a special preview at ECAS last week but unfortunately the timing didn’t work out. All I’m saying is that if you have a sweet tooth you’ll love it.”

Whilst the whole day isn’t just about food and drink, there’s plenty of product to see. Mark Horwood, UDC managing director,is keen to highlight that the company will be showing much of its current range of games including change machines, vending, redemption games, kiddie rides, video games and more. The UDC spares and technical team will be on hand during the day for customers to talk to and discuss how best to keep games in tip top condition and maximise income.

But there will be no-one more proud at how UDC has prospered than Derek Horwood, UDC chairman, who started the company with his son back in 1984: “Our hard earned reputation for service and quality in the industry is a sign of our continued ethos to give the customer good value and keep the door open for repeat business.” he said. “We’re looking forward to receiving visitors on the Open Day and trust that once again the sun shines down on us for an enjoyable day to mix business and pleasure.”

For those of you enjoying the shadows cast by Deimos and Phobos, you might want to take a break from living on Mars and pop down to the Park Avenue Open Day in a couple of weeks. nyone not exiled in space will know all about the inherent value of a day out at the industry’s A number one summer gathering, just off the North Circular. In fact, I don’t really need to tell you about the inherent value of a day out at this particular north London industrial estate. There’s no need for me to, yet again, extol the obvious virtues that come with spending valuable time with fellow industry stakeholders and seeing the latest and greatest products up close and personal.

For the sake of those of you who haven’t experienced one of the best days out the coin-op calendar has to offer, either because you’re relatively new to the industry or you’d prefer to be glued to the nearest laptop or smartphone, let me say it again - miss it or miss out.

The time and effort invested by - in alphabetical order - Electrocoin and UDC in putting on a professionally organised industry trade show for everyone concerned is a good enough reason for turning up.

Furthermore, they’ve kept this event going through thick and thin, which deserves great credit. Having been a number of times over the last decade, I still can’t quite work out how so many people and so many machines manage to get packed into such a relatively small space. Perhaps Messrs Stergides and Horwood have secretly mastered time travel and their premises are actually a Tardis?

Joking aside, another compelling reason for making the trip to the capital is to ensure that the industry can continue to hold events like this, as well as similar gatherings like the Northern Showcase and ECAS. Come June 4, therefore, make certain you’re alongside like-minded industry colleagues in an environment that’s conducive to doing a bit of business, finding out which direction the industry is heading and discussing which products are likely to fill cashboxes this year.

With plenty to talk about, such as the likes of the new raft of Cat C machines following the Triennial, the effects of the bingo duty cut, the on-going FOBT debate and how best to maximise opportunities around the World Cup, where better to hang out for a day than Park Avenue, NW10?

Coinslot will be there, as ever, to show our support for the event and the industry as a whole. See you down there for a blackened sausage and some feta cheese. Sorry, did I not mention the world’s greatest Greek barbecue?

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Blueprint brings digital revolution With a unique business model that moves games from online to bricks-and-mortar, Blueprint Gaming is confident that its products will attract attention on Park Avenue. lueprint Gaming is looking forward to this year’s Park Avenue Open Day, where the team will be showing Super Slots 100, a new style of Category C offering which, with different operating options, will suit both the UK pub and AGC sectors.

Super Slots 100 is housed in the attractive chrome-surround Genie cabinet, with optional Super Slots 100 topper and belly sticker.It offers three casino and three slots style games, including the highly anticipated Luck of the Irish Hot Slot - the Category C version of the hugely successful B3 Luck of the Irish game, which has been the highest ever grossing game on the King of Slots compendium.

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“Blueprint has been working closely with retailers in the pub sector to bring a different mix of game content to the environment,” says Simon Barff, managing director of Blueprint’s Machines Division.

“We think the single site and AGC sectors will embrace this new concept in gaming and we have produced marketing material to accompany Super Slots 100 to promote it in-house to players.”

Other games in the compendium include: Black Jack, Golden Pharoahs (a 20 winline multi stake slot game), Superspins Bar X (a classic 10 winline game), Hot Pot Roulette and Chase the Ace.

“What sets Blueprint’s products apart from its competitors is the fact that our games start online, then are moved into LBOs before they cascade down to AGC, bingo and the single site sectors so we are constantly refining that offering, ensuring that only those games with the strongest player pedigree are selected,” says Andy Hall, Blueprint gaming sales and operations manager.

“The selection of games in Super Slots 100 are therefore proven in a number of environments and we are confident that this product will perform incredibly well in the pub sector, as well as in AGCs,” he adds.

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Powerful solutions from Embed Embed’s cashless solutions and debit card systems promise to make amusement operations easier, with a host of expanded marketing opportunities. ake sure to stop by the Park Avenue Open Day and check out some of the new items Embed will be demonstrating for parks, attractions and ride management, that may provide you with options for your business as the company continues to grow and develop for the UK market.

The introduction of the Embed debit card system is becoming popular in the UK for offering operators the opportunity for complete ticket and cash management solutions.The service helps create return visits, increasing spend and providing operators with the needed data to better manage staffing requirements and machine investments.

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The marketing and promotional opportunities available within the Embed system are endless. Operators can offer ‘time play’ on a selection of machines, a set number of rides on attractions, free plays in the arcade,or a set lunch of Fish and Chips with a hot drink all managed in one system. Once you have created your packages make sure you don’t keep them a secret.To help get the information out there, Embed offers a simple guest education kit included as part of your system.

Moving away from coins in the cash box permits game play pricing that is no longer tied to the standard denominations. This enables the business to make a slight increase for a new game that was added to ensure a high return for the investment. With the Embed cashless system you can set your new games to have a charge rate that is, for example, 10 percent higher automatically at peak times and will automatically return to your standard price during slower times or even allow you to run

a special for 50 percent off all games on specific days and times.

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Taking the opportunity to both network with the industry at large and showcase new cash handling developments, AstroSystems will be one of the major exhibitors at the show stroSystems,supplier of market leading currency validation solutions for the amusement sector, will be setting out its stall at Park Avenue Open Day in London. Having established the GBA and Microcoin brand within the UK coin-op industry over the last few years,AstroSystems sees Park Avenue as an essential event for both showcasing the latest product innovations and providing an invaluable networking resource.

On show will be the full range of GBA (Global Bill Acceptors) and Microcoin products, including two product lines that have been developed to perfectly suit the demands of the amusement industry - the GBA ST2 stackerless bill acceptor and the Microcoin SP electronic coin validator.

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knote discrimination methods.This results in an impressively secure and reliable solution for a wide variety of applications.

The Microcoin SP provides an incredibly versatile coin acceptor solution, with key features to include a patented ‘full coin path’ jam release mechanism, simple push button programming and a multilevel bonus feature. In order to ensure that these benefits can be utilised within a range of machines, a specific SP faceplate is available which will fit the footprint required in video and amusement cabinets. In addition, as a further optional extra, the SP can also be fitted with a newly designed SP 115mm faceplate which offers an illuminated coin slot. The new illuminated faceplate will be available on the stand.The features and benefits of the SP, together with exceptional reliability, have impressed both operators and manufacturers within the UK and global amusement industries.

Kiddie rides and whackers lead the charge for JNC Sales’ range of amusement products scheduled to appear at the Park Avenue Open Day. uilding on the success of the Kiddie Submarine and the Kiddie Jetski, the B latest kiddie ride from the Tecway stable is Kiddie Wonderland Express Train.

Having undergone extensive assessment for the European market and ADIPS testing, this is latest and greatest kiddie ride, having shown great returns over the Easter period. The train is interactive and targeted at a wider age range of children than the average ride. Visitors to the Park Avenue Open Day will be able to take a look at it for themselves.

As a complement to the range of kiddie rides that JNC offers, the company will also be showcasing the Galaxy Garrison whacker, which is going from strength to strength. It is a durable whacker that has a small foot-print and also appeals to younger children. The whacker has the capability to payout tickets if required and, due to its unimposing size, fits perfectly on the end of a straight pusher or in any kiddie or

redemption area.

Thanks to data from various customer reports JNC know that big money is being taken by the Clockwork Oranges pushers. Even with other great pushers in the market, this product is standing out from the crowd, primarily due to the accumulating ticket feature and the stand-out attract sound and distinctive colours.

The Slotto Change machine is in its second year and is proving to be reliable and well used by arcade customers. It was built as a result of the requirement for low cost 2p change machines with a shortage of them in the market. The importance of 2p change machines cannot be underestimated, especially at a time with so many good 2p flatbed pushers in arcades. At just £995 this is worth trying.

These additions to JNC’s product portfolio have been procured to enhance the strength of its business of great quality used machines. The company does business with a customer base that is stretching further and further around the globe. With extensive stocks of video, redemption, AWP’s, boxers, cranes, pushers and many more, at both the JNC warehouse in Bristol and at its amusement arcade sites in the South West.

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VHub’s next generation The latest software update to the incredibly popular VHub jukebox will be on show at Park Avenue, as will its integration with the soundjack app from Soundnet.

At this year’s Park Avenue Open Day, Soundnet and Sound Leisure will show the new Music Milestones jukebox and the latest VHub jukebox with the ground-breaking 2nd Gen software platform. Sound Leisure will also be showing their Busy Bee redemption machine.

VHub is now the highest earning Sound Leisure jukebox in the UK and the new platform completely overhauls the design and look of the user interface of the jukebox, making it much more intuitive for the customer.

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the jukebox screen. Operators can also fit a camera to their existing V-Hub jukeboxes in order to take advantage of the incredibly popular Dance Me feature.

Additionally, the Credit Countdown feature has been introduced onto this platform and shows a large clock counting down to double credits if the jukebox has not been played for a while. It is designed to encourage customers to put money into the machine during quiet times.

The latest VHub also features the innovative soundjack app, which allows customers to make their music choices via their smart phone. James Luck from Soundnet commented:“soundjack went live this month and Park Avenue will be

the perfect opportunity for us to demonstrate its functionality. Initial response from our customers has been exceptional as they have rolled soundjack out across their sites. Customers in the pubs have really embraced the idea of choosing and paying for their music using their phones and we believe that soundjack will help lift jukebox income significantly in sites.�

Toby Hoyte and James Luck from Soundnet and Chris Black from Sound Leisure will be present at Park Avenue to

demonstrate soundjack as well as the many other features of the VHub 2nd Gen platform.“We look forward to seeing our customers in London at this great event. It has been an amazing year so far with some massive orders from leading operators, including Gamestec and Sceptre,however we are also seeing a strong take up of our rental purchase deals as well which means that operators can invest in this marketleading technology for just ÂŁ31.28 a week,â€? adds Toby Hoyte.

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RLMS explain why Hot Spot is definitely a good spot Choice is the name of the game for RLMS, who have a selection of multi-game options prepared for the Park Avenue show, including the new Hot Spot Deluxe.

We had tremendous success with R-Cade from Astra earlier in the year and we thought it would be a tough act to follow,” said sales director,Tony Glanville,“but the team in Bridgend have surpassed all our expectations with their latest compendium for the Cat C market,Hot Spot Deluxe £100.”

These games are housed in the striking and robust 623 cabinet that operators and players are familiar with.The 623 cabinet formerly housed the iconic Magic Games, which gives it a head start with players who recognise the cabinet, and allows operators to integrate it effortlessly into their existing offering.

All machines are fitted with note acceptors,meaning players do not have to leave the machine in search of coinage, but the biggest selling point of this product is the range of games that it has on offer. In total the machine offers opera-

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tors a total of 18 games, with 13 displayed on the player’s menu screens.The games appear are on two tabs labelled Pub Fruits and Casino Slots, so players can access the types of games they like to play quickly.

Astra have used a ‘swish’ feature, which gives players access to the two menu screens by sweeping their finger across the screen. Players will find this easy to relate to, as this is the same way they access different pages on their tablets and smart phones.The additional five games not shown on the menu screen are held in a back office library that, at any time, operators can access to enable and disable.

The compendium of games that comes with the Hot Spot Deluxe offers something for everyone.Within the game suite there are a number of high-tec games from the Bell-Fruit Games stable, including iconic brands such as Deal or No Deal and Cops n Robbers.Other iconic brands utilised within

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Kung Fu innovation for G-Squared G-Squared’s Kung Fu Pounda has been hitting all the right notes in early 2014 and Park Avenue visitors will get a chance to view the latest model. ent based manufacturer G-Squared Games will be bringing best of breed to K the Park Avenue Open day with its smash hit

ers have got behind Kung Fu Pounda and we have again proved our credentials in being able to bring machines of the highest calibre Kung Fu Pounda.The firm’s second category to the market place.Our innovative approach C release has already secured a formidable to game design is a true mark of G-Squared’s set of major retailer approvals and has pedigree as a now established manufacturer in the sector.” G-Squared will attracted substantial orders also debut a new test model from operators. at the Open Day featuring an Kung Fu Pounda features exciting new presentational a traditional ‘three symbols enhancement. in view’ feature entry, couOn the new model Powell pled with a fruit matrix and explained that,“in designing ying/yang symbols. In addiour next release we wanted tion, this model features an to build on the success of innovative ‘take it/leave it’ Kung Fu Pounda,whilst at the feature that offers the player same time pushing the conthe option of both cash cept forward, as we do not amounts as well as bonus believe in standing still.We features. The machine is have seen some good innopresented with eye-catchvation in the last few months ing graphics, dual colour on presentation and our side extrusions and feanew model features the first tures a full set of bespoke in a series of innovations we sound effects recorded at will be rolling out this year. the firm’s studio.

I’m excited to be showcasAndrew Powell, director, ing the new model at Park acknowledged the fantastic Avenue as it’s a superb day reception from the marketand always draws a great place, commenting:“We are crowd.” extremely happy that playCoinslot MAY 23 - MAY 29, 2014

the game offering include Astra’s Reel King and Party Time.

As well as proven brand offerings there are a range of game styles including poker and roulette to compliment multi win-line style games.Astra’s games teams have been busy and there are a range of new titles that capitalise on the new £100 jackpot such as Fortune 100, Reel King 100 and One Hundred to One. “This machine is incredible value for money and we have already a strong order book with customers looking to receive product before the Whitsun holiday,” said Glanville.

“Hot Spot Deluxe is going to be on all AGC operator’s shopping lists as it is an incredibly attractive offer and with the number of games available a bargain in terms value for money.

I strongly suggest operators give us a call at RLMS to get their orders registered so they do not miss out on this tremendous opportunity.”

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Empire to showcase stunning new pairing at Park Avenue Two new titles from Empire Games will be looking to impress at this year’s Park Avenue, placing their innovative play mechanics front and centre.

Games heads Park Avenue EOpentompire Day with a brace of exciting new titles in Ten Ten Do It Again and Gold Run.The former is a new style of product, aimed at offering an enhanced player experience compared to established, traditional style games.The biggest win from the base game is £10, which enables players to experience a more frequent series of wins.

Also the operator has the option of setting the machine so that the player can choose to gamble each of his reel wins to the £10 win, staying true to the mantra - Ten Ten Do It Again. If the player successfully gambles to the repeating £10 feature it automatically kicks in,with a continuous chance of gaining another £10 reward,until the feature says “That’s your lot.”This title features no holds or nudges, making it a quicker game, and with the ability to gamble each win this is set to be a sure fire winner.

The single player Gold Run, meanwhile, also introduces a new style of game play to

the Empire stable.Designed and guaranteed to keep players entertained for hours on end, this is a traditional style game with some exciting enhancements. Players will be kept guessing as to why the wins appear to come out of nowhere.

Players spin the reels in the hope that they can gain either winning symbols, featuring a range of single, double and jackpot Gold Bars with the added benefit of nudges to help, or the chance of gaining a Gold Run symbol on the middle reel sandwiched between two Gold Bars.The latter elevates them to the Gold Run top box feature whereby bigger wins and more theatre await them.Wins continue to be spun onto the win line and the awards accumulated into the players bank display. Gaining Gold Run on the centre reel on the top box accesses the Gold Run streak where the fun really kicks in.

Empire’s SteveYoung commented on the pairing:“These are must-have games that will definitely stand the test of time and will be popular with players for years to come.

We’re proud to be able to showcase them at this year’s Park Avenue Open Day.”

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Bar x 7 is back As Electrocoin prepares to throw open its doors ahead of the Park Avenue Open Day, a selection of new machines are being prepared for a debut performance. rguably the best ever Bar X game has been brought up to date and will be launched in the popular Mini Eclipse cabinet at Park Avenue Open Day. Bar X 7even Extra has undergone a transformation as it is now available for the first time with a £100 Jackpot and will also offer a community gaming feature for the first time.The game will be fully switchable through various stake and prize options, right down to 10p/£5.

Electrocoin’s co-founder John Stergides commented: “We have retained the true values of the game, ensuring that the player will feel the familiarity straight away, whilst adding the additional option of community gaming. We are delighted with new presentation and believe that by using the Mini Eclipse cabinet with an illuminated door brings the best Bar X right up to date.”

Continuing the Bar X theme, the new Bar X handheld kiosk system will also be on show at the Open Day. First

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shown at EAG, the kiosk has now been rolled out across a large number of venues around the UK.The handheld units are secured in a robust casing and now feature tournament games as well as Cat D Bar X games.The strength of the games, combined with the unique cash in, cash out kiosk, has made this concept particularly attractive to arcades up and down the country.

Also previewed at EAG, Electrocoin’s new digital product Wheel N Deal is also in full production, parallel to Vegas Strip.“The base games from Vegas Strip have been extremely successful and we have now added some new content to the platform,” said business development director, Kevin Wier.“In addition, we have now presented five new features which are bespoke for Wheel n Deal.

The features bring entertainment to a ‘no lose’ bonus game adding to the ‘value for money’ feel of the product.

In addition, any number of games can be linked on com-

munity across both the Vegas Strip and Wheel ‘N’ Deal concepts.”

Electrocoins new Cat C hi-tec Take It or Leave It-Luck Of The Irish will also be making its debut at Open Day and will be accompanied by OXO Super Reels three player, featuring a 30p/£25 base game with a £100 streak on the‘Super Reels’.The game can also be switched down to various stake and prize levels including 10p/£5.

Whilst gaming machines make up the bulk of new products in Electrocoin’s showroom, Stern Pinball’s latest release Mustang will also be making its European debut.The game celebrates 50 years of the Ford Mustang and comes equipped with top-of-the-line features including artwork by famed Ford GT car artist and designer Camilo Pardo and the ultimate soundtrack from Sony Music featuring five decades of hits.The very successful Star Trek Pro will also be on display.

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Recruitment

ACCOUNT MANAGER – LEISURE SECTOR Location: This is a home based role (southern part of the country) but there will be site visits and meetings that may require occasional nights away from home.

The Account Manager - Leisure will be managing, retaining and developing a portfolio of corporate multisite customers alongside the Business Development Executive. You will be responsible to achieve key volumes and financial targets within Gamestec and customers financial objectives. To accomplish this and to maximise profitability, you will be preparing business plans and ensure that all targets are met including building strong customer relations at all levels, optimise growth/density and identify new opportunities on all accounts.

To help achieve ambitious growth plans we are looking for someone with: s Experience in business to business activity and account management; s Sales training and good communication skills (written and verbal); s Ability to deliver to tight and changing deadlines; s Innovation on marketing and prize displays; s Identifying new products and promotional activities.

AMUSEMENT CENTRE MANAGER Location: Elveden Forest, Thetford This is a site based role and involves customer service of high standards including machine servicing & repairing at a multisite games environment. You will be involved in effective machine management, planning and displays. Building a strong relationship with the Customer Sports and Leisure Manager by providing quality information, awareness of new products, discussions and advice to customers about Gamestec products etc. will be key to this role. You will be required to produce reports on weekly flash games that include customer communication and other operational activities namely, collections and service details.

This role involves working individually and therefore you must be able to work on own initiative. Due to the nature of the business, this role will involve working on: a rota pattern covering a 7 day operation.

We are looking for someone with s Experience in servicing electronic or electromechanical products e.g. games / video and novelty machines; s Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; s Knowledge about products and marketing.

CLEETHORPES SEAFRONT WE NEED A PERSON WITH A SOUND KNOWLEDGE OF ALL AMUSEMENT MACHINES THIS IS A PERMANENT POSITION, SALARY NEGOTIABLE

SMILES FOR MILES LTD CALL MIKE 07727255861

SERVICE ENGINEER

Novomatic Leads, Others Follow Exciting opportunities with Gamestec Leisure Limited, one of the largest and most progressive suppliers of coin operated amusement equipments throughout the UK and part of the Novomatic group, a world leader in gaming solutions and supply. We operate in a range of public venues, ranging from Public Houses, Licensed Betting Offices, Clubs, Family Entertainment Centres, Bowling Alleys and Holiday Parks. Due to our continuous business gain and expansion in the Leisure sector, we are looking to strengthen our team further and are recruiting for the following roles:

SERVICE ENGINEER

HASTINGS SEAFRONT WE NEED A PERSON WITH A SOUND KNOWLEDGE OF AMUSEMENT MACHINES TO ASSIST OUR SENIOR TECHNICIAN WITHIN AN ADULT GAMING CENTRE – MACHINE CATEGORIES B3, C AND D. THIS IS A PERMANENT POSITION WORKING 40 HOURS PER WEEK, SOME WEEKEND WORK INCLUDED.

In return, we can offer successful candidates: s A competitive salary; s Quality Company car for the right candidate; s Pension; Life assurance & other attractive benefits; s A friendly, professional yet challenging environment.

Become a part of a Dynamic and Forward thinking Company with a strong pedigree and a bright future!

To apply: Please send your covering letter & CV to: recruitment@gamestec.co.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications: 31st May 2014

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Manager Name

Weekly Points

Total Points

Weekly Points

Total Points

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Manager Name

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Terry Farr

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1585

35

LLL WANDERERS

Jake Parker

38

1325

69

JO'S ASSETS

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2

SHERWIN A TEAM

Mark Sherwin

72

1577

36

JOHN WARK'S MILKMEN

Stu & Stoo

71

1321

70

ABSOLUTE REAMSTERS

Alex Lee

43

1193

3

ABOVE STANDARDS

Lee Clarke

46

1573

37

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Gareth Cammack

41

1318

71

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37

1184

4

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68

1535

38

RAYLEIGHS REJECTS

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30

1315

72

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Harry Leaveme

46

1183

5

JABRO LIONS

Tony Brookes

77

1533

39

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Jamie Lucky

50

1312

73

RANGERS RETURN 2

Ashley Temple

48

1178

6

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Andy Bowler

47

1525

40

SCUM ON THE RUN

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69

1311

74

JJ'S SHOPPERS 11

JJ Lucky

18

1169

7

THE PERFECT TEAM

Tom Clarke

60

1522

41

JACKSONS SUPER BLUES

Phillip Nelson

10

1309

75

AINT GOT A KALOU

Stuart Heyden

61

1168

8

SUSHI SLIPPERS

Derek Lewis

68

1512

42

CAREFREE ALDON

Glyn Petrie

33

1300

76

DIDCOT GOALBUSTERS

John Carpenter

28

1158

9

ANGRY BALLS

Laurie Carpenter

72

1512

43

RANGERS RETURN 1

Ashley Temple

45

1297

77

RICK'S BOYZ

Andy Bowler

30

1127

78

HOLIDAY MONEY

Darrell Webb

42

1127

79

BEST SELECTION

John Jennings

43

1126

80

BRAMBLEBOYZ123

Andy Bowler

46

1126

81

DONKEY LASHERS

Andy Williamson

34

1106

82

ESSEX BOYS 1

Steve Hawkins

19

1105

83

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Shoppers Luck

31

1100

84

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Tracey Dibben

56

1095

85

BURSNELL'S BULLETS

Jo Bursnell

37

1087

86

EE BAH GUM

Simon Shaw

37

1085

87

AMS VXR GJ

Roger Jarrett

37

1082

88

BEADLES 1

Peter Hemmings

37

1074

89

M.O.T

Bill Knowles

46

1066

90

DO IT THEE SEN LAD

Simon Shaw

53

1056

91

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Amelia Stanhope

38

1046

92

ESSEX'S FINEST

Dave Clarke

44

1044 1038

10

LE COINSPINNERS

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63

1504

44

JABRO BOYS

Tony Brookes

60

1297

11

SOUTH OF THE QUEENS

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53

1495

45

KEEDAYS FINEST

Peter Holmes

37

1291

12

BAYERN OTHER STRIKER

David Lees

54

1479

46

NES UNITED

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47

1289

13

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Stuart Heyden

66

1436

47

11 UNDER PAR

Ross Evans

41

1287

14

THE ELDORADO TRACTOR BOYS

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84

1436

48

I WANT DIRTY KNEES 2

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1285

15

AMG LEISURE

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58

1430

49

DELAYZIGITS

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43

1285

16

GILLSGILLSGILLS

Colin Smith

42

1428

50

AMS YID ARMY

Jason Jarrett

71

1278

17

COSMIC FIRST 11

Terry Farr

41

1423

51

S.A.S FC

David Holmes

28

1276

Current Team Position Name

Manager Name

Weekly Points

B 2 B

31

Total Points

1193

18

CAREFREE WEEMAN

Glyn Petrie

56

1410

52

PARAGON ACADEMICALS

Nick Hardy

47

1276

19

KEEPLAYERS

Peter Holmes

44

1405

53

HAMMERTIME

Brian Wright

48

1259

20

THE REAL DEAL

Dave Columbine

74

1394

54

SHOWBOAT ALLSTARS

Ray Harris

25

1256

21

MOTHYS MARVELS

Scott Yarham

28

1389

55

BEACON BATTLERS

Harry Illingworth

60

1255

22

KEEDAY LEGENDS

Peter Holmes

38

1387

56

BEADLES 2

Peter Hemmings

50

1246

23

DYNAMO KEBAB

David Lees

30

1382

57

COSMIC SECOND 11

Terry Farr

35

1244

24

KEEDAY RESERVES

Peter Holmes

59

1382

58

SHELL'S ELEVEN

Michelle Martin

58

1244

93

UPHILL SKIERS

Bill Knowles

51

25

MUCKING FUDDLERS

Chris Skelly

66

1376

59

DANS DESTROYERS

Daniel Barber

24

1240

94

COINSPINNERTRONS

Coopertron

38

1006

26

CAREFREE BAZZA

Glyn Petrie

40

1367

60

LLL UNITED

Tim Stanhope

39

1239

95

JOHNNYS SHOPPERS 11

John Mitchell

32

1005

27

THE TEAM THAT WIN

Hugo Illingworth

46

1359

61

COMRIEAUTOMATICS

Jack Craddock

47

1238

96

FERGIES FINEST

Kevin Temple

27

1003

28

CLUB TROPICANA

Warren Roffey

50

1345

62

HOLTY'S HOTSPOTS

Tony Holt

64

1236

97

TOWER POWER

Tony O'Brien

37

983

29

IFUN@SUNDANCERS

Shaney Pashley

48

1344

63

MICK McCARTHY'S MISFITS

Stoo Evans

57

1229

98

AK BABES

Andy Water

43

973

30

EASY MONEY

Steve Barber

52

1344

64

ALL THIS AND MORE

Gary Newman

52

1225

99

SEE THE AT' TOP

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46

973

31

LLL CITY

Keith Parker

75

1340

65

ABSOLUTE RANKSTERS

Alex Lee

40

1224

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John Hood

24

956

32

CHEEKY MONKEYS

Matty Sirett

43

1339

66

ESSEX BOYS 2

Steve Hawkins

27

1211

101 LAC DE GURSON

Bill Knowles

33

941

33

AMG OOOOSSSHHH

Ian Pawson

40

1337

67

BUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE

Harry Leaveme

39

1204

102 2 THE TOP

Reece Newman

38

900

34

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62

1336

68

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27

1195

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Comment How to attract that all important leisure pound

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alex lee comment he wider entertainment world in which we live today is full of apps, Facebook friends Twitter tweeters, Instagram idiots and digital music downloaders. Yes, there’s still coin-op, but that involves leaving the sitting room or bedroom! So how can the UK pay-to-play industry persuade the nation to - in the words of a postmodern Why Don’t You just switch off their iPads and go and do something more coin-op instead?

Much as I like to think I know everything, I don’t have a simple answer to this one. Encouragingly, a number of industry stakeholders have at least tried to either promote themselves via social media or make some sort of an online app/land-based product link.

On a basic level, entertainment, whether it’s music, AWP or SWP content uploaded via a wireless network saves the costly and time-consuming activity of shifting cabinets up and down the country. Let’s be realistic - it’s what happens in the game, and what drives those cashbox takings, that’s most important. In other words, players have repeat turns on any type of coin-op entertainment because they have been

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given a convincing reason to return to it. Obviously, it’s no use if a cabinet malfunctions the moment someone leans on it or blows up the first time a drink is spilled on it, but I’m sure you’d agree that content is king these days.

The coin-op industry’s challenge is therefore - as it has always been - how to prise that entertainment pound from people’s pockets, but against an ever-more challenging list of rivals and a backdrop of an economically-squeezed population. If someone has the definitive response to this, please let me know via email, text, Twitter, Facebook or (snigger) fax.

We all know deep down that we can better promote ourselves - and the industry as a whole by cleverly and creatively using the free-of-charge digital tools available to us. Facebook, Soundcloud, Twitter et al cost nothing but a bit of time.

The challenge of linking one or all of the above to compelling game content, however, is the big ask. Perhaps someone might have an answer at the up-coming Park Avenue Open Day? To say “check out our website” isn’t quite enough these days.

A tale of three cities

We go for a tour of co featuring in the latest

alex lee media watch ccording to theyorker.co.uk, Gala Bingo recently conA ducted a survey of the UK to discover more about people’s lucky habits. Its results have shown that York of all places is the most superstitious city in the whole of the UK. York is a city that is steeped with a haunting past and has gained a reputation for being haunted. Gala Bingo’s research has revealed that over half of York’s population consider themselves to be unlucky. Over 80 per cent of its folk believe walking under ladders, breaking a mirror or opening an umbrella inside is bad luck while almost one third of people from York have a lucky number. Seventy-five per cent of people in York use the same numbers to play the lottery and over half of its population consider themselves superstitious - making York the most superstitious city in the UK. Meanwhile, a council could be forced to pay millions of pounds in compensation after

closing a pier amid fears about its safety, according to The Argus. The Court of Appeal has ruled a legal firm acting on behalf of a now defunct bingo hall which used to operate on Hastings Pier can seek compensation.

The claim originates from June 2006 when the council used emergency powers to close off the pier after metal fell from the underside of the Victorian structure.

Stylus Sports, which ran a bingo hall and amusement arcade on the pier from 2001, was set to host a disco for 500 people the day after the closure.

Manolete Partners, which took up the case for Stylus Sports’ creditors after the company was liquidated in 2011, hopes to settle the amount with the council over the next few months.

The council’s own budgetary papers reveal it anticipates a £1.8 million claim but Manolete Partners chief executive Steven Cooklin told The Argus it will be

looking for a sum “far in excess” of council estimates.

Council officials said the authority was “bitterly disappointed” with the outcome and any compensation payment would take away funds from the public purse.

They warned the ruling could have serious implications for any council wishing to use emergency powers over safety concerns in the future.

Lord Justice Jackson said the “true culprit, Ravenclaw”, the pier’s landlords at the time who failed to carry out significant repairs to the pier, is “outside the jurisdiction” because the company is based in Panama and effectively “beyond the reach of any enforcement procedures”.

The council was also criticised in the judgement for failing to take action earlier and in the quiet off-season which would have reduced the impact on the operating firm of emergency procedures.

Lord Jackson said the coun-

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“The East Coast Amusement show, organised by Michael Green of UDC, is now an established event on the industry calendar, strongly supported by exhibitors and visitors alike.”

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STEPH NORBURY, COIN-OP COMMUNITY

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“Japan’s Sega Sammy, a manufacturer of pachinko and amusement games, as well as an operator of amusement centres, has claimed that new game titles are required in order to boost the industry.”

EGBA backs ECfunded betting study findings

SIMON LIDDLE, INTERGAME

“With the advent of personal music players and the ubiquity of smart devices, there were some who predicted the death of this form of in-venue entertainment - why pay for music in a bar when you have all the songs you could ever wish for at your fingertips on your phone? But there’s much more to the modern jukebox than just a music player, and this form of entertainment looks set for a bright future.”

JONATHAN SWIFT, EUROSLOT

“San Francisco is preparing to lift a decades-old restriction on arcade video games and pinball machines.”

EGBA

HANK SCHLESINGER, VENDING TIMES

politics study carried out for the European Commission by a consortium A composed of the Dutch Asser Insti-

for a tour of coin-op England this week, with Sidmouth, York and Hastings ng in the latest industry-related press reports.

cil will be entitled to argue in the settlement that the loss of profit caused by the council’s conduct must be “substantially reduced by reason of the structural condition of the pier”.

Cooklin said the decision vindicated the original decision made by the High Court.

He added: “This judgement has just delayed the process from a year ago and has cost the council a lot more money and our legal costs just to wait another year.”

A Hastings Borough Council spokesman said: “We are disappointed to be now facing a compensation claim, and having to pay legal costs, when all we have ever sought to do was ensure that the pier was safe for members of the public. We simply could not have allowed the disco to go ahead in June 2006 knowing that pieces of the underside had fallen off, that parts of the pier’s structure were in a dangerous condition, and that an

The regulated betting industry, represented by the European Gaming and Betting Association and other trade bodies, has welcomed the main findings of a European Commission funded study on sports organisers’ rights in the EU.

independent engineer had said that parts of the pier were likely to be unsafe under ‘crowd loadings’.”

And finally, Sidmouth business owners say they have escaped the spectre of the recession and are looking forward to the summer, according to the Sidmouth Herald.

The weather continues to play a pivotal role in how arcades, FECs and shops fare, but since Easter, things have looked good for the seaside resort.

Anne Barratt, who has run Fitzalan Gems for the last 14 years, said: “Things here have really picked up since Easter. Customer confidence is definitely up since the recession and we’re starting to get as busy as we were before.”

Shelley Griffiths, who owns Vintage Green and recently opened Pobby and Blue, revealed: “We get so many more holidaymakers here, a lot more people staying at the

hotels. Our best ever week was Easter - we did double takings. It feels different now the recession is less of an issue but people are still conscious of how they spend their money.”

White Horse owner Bassan Haidar added: “If you have good weather you do much better. Sidmouth is such a beautiful place but the weather affects it quite a lot.”

Nathalie Pyro, who works at Forever England, said: “It was a fantastic bank holiday, everyone was out in high spirits and enjoying individual shops - everyone needs to keep on coming down to Sidmouth.”

tute and IVIR of the University ofAmsterdam has found that there is no legal basis, nor rationale, for an EU-wide right to consent to bets (i.e.“sports betting right”). The study also concludes that the French sports betting right, whereby sports betting operators must obtain the consent of sports organisers to offer bets,is not an effective mechanism for financial distribution to sport or as an integrity instrument against match-fixing.

The study was designed to map out the rights of sports organisers, in particular in relation to sports betting operators and assess the merits of a betting right. It makes a number of significant conclusions: · The “costs associated with the administering of the right to consent to bets will always be considerable” and “there is no evidence for a link between the financial return stemming from a right to consent to bets and the financing of grassroots sport.” · The adoption of integrity mechanisms is not a prerequisite of the French right and “there is no guarantee that the income is in fact allocated to fraud prevention and detection.” · The right to consent to bets “risks leaving less popular and less visible sports more exposed to integrity risks” as “for most sports organisers the financial return would be insufficient to cover their own integrity costs.” · “It is not evident that safeguarding the integrity of sports events constitutes the principal rationale of the French right to consent to bets.” · The conditions required to implement a right to consent to bets are capable of constituting an unjustified restriction on the free movement of

services within the EU. · The right establishes a monopoly for sports“leading to the creation of a dominant position within the meaning of Article 102 TFEU”and anti-competitive concerns. · Highlights that “amending the [Database] Directive to meet the demands of the sports organisers would bear the risk of creating undesirable information monopolies.”

Whilst sports bodies and the French authorities continue to promote a betting right, the report highlights that no other member state has properly implemented legislation similar to that existing in France and that most other jurisdictions have “instead opted for alternative mechanisms to collect and allocate revenue derived from gambling to sport.”

Moreover, the report shows that sports organisers already have sufficient legal protection and the creation, at EU level, of a French-style sports betting right is not justified.

Maarten Haijer, secretary general of the EGBA, added:“This study illustrates clearly that a sports betting right cannot act as a safeguard to keep corruption out of sport. Such right has many practical and legal shortfalls, and the regulated betting industry is encouraged to see that no other member states in the EU have decided to copy the French model.”

Clive Hawkswood, chief executive of the RGA, concluded:“We welcome the publication of the Asser Study as we did the opportunity to participate in the consultation process.We hope that the European Commission will take note of its findings which echo our view that calls for a European wide sports betting right, or indeed a sports betting right of any kind, are commercially driven and have little if anything to do with integrity.”

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Symposium to address economic role of tourism his year’s Tourism Symposium is set to take place in Liverpool on June 2-3, coinciding with the International Festival for Business.

Its theme will be ‘The role of tourism and culture in creating economic success’, with expert speakers from the tourism, arts and cultural sectors covering a range of subjects, as well as a keynote address from John Kampfner, director of the Creative Industries Federation.

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There will be a number of thought-leading debates on future trends and emerging technologies as well as innovative case studies and regulatory updates.

SPECIAL EVENTS LINED UP FOR ASIAN ATTRACTIONS EXPO rganiser IAAPA has laid on a raft of special events for this year’s Asian Attractions Expo, which takes place in Beijing on June 18-20.

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VisitBritain,Arts Council England,VisitEngland and Liverpool Vision.

The first day of the Symposium will consist of educational study tours and an informal networking reception and a supper hosted by Tate Liverpool.

This will be followed by a day-long conference on June 3 with panel and delegate discussion sessions, and networking opportunities.

A key component of the day will be the presentation of a Tourism Society Think Tank paper, which will consider the evidence for the success of cultural events in an area’s development.

with the who’s who of the worldwide attractions industry.

On June 20, the Happy Valley Beijing tour includes more than 50 scenic cultural and ecological sights, while the post-expo tour on June 21 takes in the majesty of the Great Wall of China.

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