Archive For 2020

Betson Orlando to host open house

By | February 9, 2020

Betson Orlando will hold their annual Open House on Saturday, March 28th at their office in Orlando, FL. The open house will feature top manufacturers showcasing the latest games, industry representatives on hand to discuss services and products, and exclusive show finance & leasing specials. Along with the latest arcade games, the Betson Parts & Service […]

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Betson announces three new promotions for the sales team

By | February 7, 2020

Betson Enterprises is proud to announce the promotions of Joe Herbert, Brandon Horton, and Steve Lamoreaux, each to Regional Sales Manager. Joe Herbert is based out of Betson Florida and will help manage in the Southeast region under the direction of Regional Sales Director, David Capilouto.  Brandon Horton, working out of the Betson Texas office, […]

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Midwest Coin and Embed team up to build arcades to achieve 40% year-over-year growth

By | February 7, 2020

DALLAS, Texas — Embed, the worldwide leader of the cashless business management systems and solutions for the amusement, entertainment and leisure industries, is proud to partner with Midwest Coin Concepts, the premier choice for amusement entertainment machines, to bring unmanned arcades into small footprints. Transforming vacant spaces into fun-filled arcades, Midwest Coin manages more than 10 […]

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Semnox – Fantasy Island mark three years of fruitful association

By | February 7, 2020

Semnox’s integrated business solution implemented at Fantasy Island Amusement Park, Lincolnshire, UK, has been running smoothly for three years now. With more than 50 indoor and outdoor rides as well as over 400 arcade machines, Fantasy Island is an immensely popular year-round destination with families and fun-seekers alike. Pleased with their fruitful association with Semnox […]

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Six Flags to become first family of parks to earn Certified Autism Center designation

By | February 6, 2020

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Six Flags Entertainment Corporation the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, today announced that each of its 26 parks will earn the Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This initiative will mark the […]

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Largest Aquaglide pool obstacle course in the United States comes to Coney Island

By | February 5, 2020

CINCINNATI — Coney Island Park is pleased to announce its newest attraction, the Challenge Zone. The Challenge Zone will feature the largest Aquaglide pool obstacle course in the United States. The massive inflatable obstacle course will be added to the Sunlite Pool this May when the park opens for the 2020 season. The Challenge Zone […]

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Quassy names George Frantzis III as HR Director

By | February 5, 2020

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — George Frantzis III has been named human resources director at Quassy Amusement & Waterpark here, park officials announced today. “Small family businesses are the foundation of a great economy. My position specifically deals with creating great entry-level opportunities for our employees and providing an excellent experience for our customers,” he said. I’m […]

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Two industry icons going into NEAAPA Hall Of Fame

By | February 5, 2020

NASHUA, N.H. — Industry icons James Patten III and the late Haig Gulezian will be inducted into the New England Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (NEAAPA) Hall of Fame on Tuesday, March 24. The gala event will take place during NEAAPA’s 107th Anniversary Education Conference & Annual Meeting at the Radisson Nashua Hotel here. […]

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Sbarro partners with International Theme Park Services, Inc.

By | February 5, 2020

COLUMBUS, Ohio, — Mr. Dennis Speigel,  founder & CEO of International Theme Park Services, Inc. (ITPS), based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mr. David Karam, Chief Executive Officer of Sbarro, based in Columbus, Ohio, announced a partnership to introduce and market Sbarro pizza to the leisure industry, including theme parks, amusement parks, water parks, family entertainment […]

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Pacific Park to reconcept its steel roller coaster to celebrate Historic Route 66

By | February 5, 2020

SANTA MONICA, Calif., — Get your Route 66 kicks while riding the Route 66 West Coaster roller coaster at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, set to debut in Summer 2020. The reconcepting of Pacific Park’s steel roller coaster that races 55 feet above the Santa Monica Pier and provides unparalleled views of the Southern California coastline […]

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