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The Crane Machine Can Capture the Hearts of Children In the Consumer Group

For consumers, playing crane machines brings excitement and novelty every time. Many young people use this game as a means of releasing stress. For crane machines, the face value of the gift is the first productivity to attract consumers. Thus, the content products of crane machines need to be constantly updated. The current mainstream products are cultural and creative derivatives, such as plush toys. The Japanese came up with gem catching machines, cake catching machines, and sneaker catching machines. This [...]

07/19/2022 By Industry News Read more...

African Operators Is On the Rise, But Not Back Yet

South Africa’s leading casino operator, Tsogo SunGaming, reported a 57 percent increase in revenue for the first quarter published several days ago. Sales reached ZAR 8.9 billion (EUR 530.9 million) and operating profit reached ZAR 2.7 billion (EUR 161 million). The company’s hotels have faced a backlash since withdrawing from the Tsogu Sun Holdings group in 2019. Currently, the hotel division is being renamed from Zogo Sun Hotels to the former Southern Sun. Casino segment performance remains impacted by pandemic precautions and [...]

07/15/2022 By Industry News Read more...

Dave & Buster Takeover Main Event

The popular FEC operator Dave & Buster expanded and acquired Main Event from Ardent Leisure Group and RedBird Capital Partners. The boards of both parties have unanimously approved the transaction, with current Main Event CEO Chris Morris appointed CEO of Dave & Buster’s and a member of its board. Chairman Kevin Sheehan said: “We are delighted to officially welcome the Main Event team to Dave & Buster’s and begin to take advantage of the fantastic opportunity created by this combination. “The two [...]

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Aussie Casino Business Faces More Trouble

The latter is currently investigating a casino operator in another state after problems with Crown Resorts and Star Entertainment. Queensland has launched an investigation into Star Activity, which could determine whether a state can hold a gambling licence, following allegations of money laundering. NSW is already investigating Sydney casino activity. New cross-border issues in Queensland could affect Star’s $2.5 billion casino resort licence in central Brisbane next year. A Sydney report has yet to be released, but research shows star chief executive [...]

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ASI Closes Deal With New Saudi Operator

Saudi FEC chain Funtura has signed a strategic sourcing partnership with International Entertainment Services in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Funtura Managing Director, Mr. Omar Ebdah with Mr. Prakash Vivekanand of International Entertainment Services at the Southeast Asia Expo 2022 Funtura will soon open in multiple locations in Saudi Arabia and will offer a wide range of entertainment concepts including gaming, adventure and adrenaline activities. The first of these is expected to open in the coming months – a family entertainment channel [...]

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WoG Signs New Saudi Channel FEC

Dubai-based reseller Warehouse of Games has struck a lucrative deal with Saudi Arabia’s new FEC channel during the SEA Expo in Riyadh. WoG and FunTura CEO Omar Ebdah lead Nabil Kassim (left) and Yuhanis Nawasreh (right). It was announced at the show that FunTura will open a series of FECs in Saudi Arabia, starting later this year and continuing into next year. After the show, Kasim commented: “It’s been a huge success for us. We’ve signed a lot of good contracts [...]

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Queensland New Timezone

Indooroopilly, a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is the latest recipient of TEEG’s investment in FEC operations in the country. The TEEG will launch one of its Timezone branches in the heart of the Indooropilly shopping centre – its 52nd in Australia on 1,700sqm. The city, located near the big city of Brisbane, has its new FEC open during school holidays. Timezone and Zone Bowling Australia CEO Kane Fong said: “We are very careful when choosing the right gaming and entertainment options [...]

06/13/2022 By Industry News Read more...

The Charm of the Crane Machine

The crane machine has been around for dozens of years since its introduction. What makes a crane machine last for so long time? Decoration? Gifts? In addition to satisfying visual tastes, it’s the emotion that players feel at the moment they catch a gift that no other device can give. And it is this magic that drives people to experience crane machines again and again. And how can this feeling be created? In addition to attractive gifts, and rocker that [...]

05/24/2022 By Industry News Read more...

Giant Joypolis FEC Opens In China

The largest CA Sega Joypolis FEC, and the third in China, opened in Guangzhou several months later than originally planned due to the pandemic. Part of the Junming Paradise Mall in the southern Chinese city, Joypolis features 40 rides and attractions and closely follows the style and content of the original Japanese location that Sega opened before the end of its operations. The two-story site covers 11,000 square meters. CA Sega Joypolis has been owned by China Animation Group for seven [...]

05/17/2022 By Industry News Read more...

Al Hokair Opens Sparky’s Laser Tag

Saudi Arabia’s leading operator Al Hokair has opened its first Sparky laser tag store in the Al Rashid Mall in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Sparky’s is an FEC brand owned by Al Hokair, and this is the first time it has been used in a new entertainment area. Jazan is the port city and capital of the Jazan region in northern Yemen. Al Rashid Mall is one of the oldest malls in the area, built over 20 years ago. FEC Fun City has [...]

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