Friday 26th September 2014
RIP Bar 7
We regret to inform you of the sad demise of Bar 7 sited in an arcade in Preston that we look after. Bar 7, was a 10p play, £5 Jackpot machine that was manufactured in the late 80s. Since its manufacture many other machines have been and gone, whilst it has remained popular and paid … Continued
Wednesday 17th September 2014
Will a new £1 coin affect gaming machines?
How will gaming machines be affected by the planned move to a 12-sided £1 coin? When the plans were announced as part of the Budget speech in March, the cost of upgrading all types of coin-operated machines made the headlines. But it’s worth remembering the reasons behind the move – the current £1 coin has … Continued
Friday 5th September 2014
What’s on in Walford? Jukebox hire in the East End
Jukebox hire probably isn’t at the front of your mind when you’re watching EastEnders, but listen carefully and there’s always a track playing in the Queen Vic. But what’s on the playlist? Well, it’s easy to find out, particularly if you’re a Spotify user. That is because the complete Queen Vic Jukebox playlist is available … Continued
Friday 29th August 2014
Are fruit machines the future of advertising?
Anyone who has played fruit machines regularly has probably put at least one coin in a slot based solely on the branding of the machine, whether it’s a TV tie-in, a Hollywood movie, or a connection with a favourite sport. But now the opposite of this trend is making itself known in the shopping malls … Continued
Friday 22nd August 2014
Manco gaming machines: As seen on TV
For any company, being asked to supply a TV show is always an honour, and if you’ve watched much TV in the past year or two, you’ve probably seen Manco gaming machines and other equipment without even realising it. Manco gaming machines have appeared in Pot Noodle adverts – specifically for the Bombay Bad Boy flavour … Continued
Thursday 14th August 2014
FOBTs: have we all gone horse racing mad?
If you’ve read the tabloids recently, you could be forgiven for thinking that our industry’s trade association BACTA has done the unthinkable by calling for high-stakes gaming machines, known as Fixed Odds Betting Terminals, to be allowed in all adult gaming venues. FOBTs allow sizeable bets of around £50 per spin on roulette, for example … Continued
Monday 11th August 2014
Bad Robots – when gaming machines fight back
Gaming machines have to put up with a lot, as inebriated customers poke and prod their screens and buttons, before fumbling around the payout tray to retrieve any winnings. So it’s little surprise that they’re finally fighting back, as part of a newly commissioned comedy series for E4. Bad Robots is a six-part series by … Continued
Thursday 31st July 2014
Licence changes could be good for juke box hire
Venues interested in juke box hire could soon find it is easier for them to offer recorded music, without the need for special permission under entertainment licensing laws. A consultation by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport concluded earlier this month, with broad support for the proposal to treat both live and recorded music … Continued
Friday 25th July 2014
Growth in Machine Games Duty shows value of game machine hire
Gaming machine hire is a way for venue owners and managers to tap into a multimillion pound market, particularly during the summer months. The latest Betting, Gaming & Lottery Duty Bulletin, published by HMRC and the ONS, shows tax receipts up to and including June 2014. In that month alone, £15 million was collected in … Continued
