Wacky week proves a success for JNC

Coinslot sat down with Sam Coleman, sales executive at JNC sales, to discuss their Wacky Week event that sees them open up their Bristol site to the industry. After this and previous Wacky successes, JNC are looking to make the open warehouse a regular fixture in the coin-op calendar. Coinslot: How did this year’s open week go for JNC? Sam Coleman: The Wacky Week went really well we were pleased to welcome back our existing customers throughout the week alongside new prospects from across the UK.It seems every year we are able to show more people around the [ ] The post Wacky week proves a success for JNC appeared first on Coinslot.
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Elaut founder dies aged 84

Achiel Verstraeten, the founder of the Belgian amusements company Elaut, died on Thursday of last week, aged 84. His three children Helga, Eric and Emmy Verstraeten, wrote: “In our industry Achiel Verstraeten is known as the founder of Elaut. The people who worked with him describe him as a wise and righteous man. “He lived a humble, honest and hardworking life. He was interested in all aspects of it, with a special interest in people. His books were mainly about science,philosophy and religion. “He started his business in 1959 in Sint-Niklaas as a young engineer repairing radios, amplifiers and [ ] The post Elaut founder dies aged 84 appeared first on Coinslot.
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Pre-Triennial treasury signal? Economic argument for FOBT maximum stakes dismissed

As the industry awaits the Triennial Review consultation document, expected before the end of October, analysts have labeled treasury secretary Chris Philip MP’s recent support for a £2 maximum stake as “particularly significant”. Hammond’s backing came in the form of a ResPublica report recommending a £2 maximum stake, along with speculation on how much influence the conservative minister holds within the Treasury. “The self-styled ‘free marketer’s’ dismissal of economic arguments for non-intervention seems particularly significant,” said Dan Waugh, partner at gambling consultancy Regulus Partners. “Given his official role, he may be assumed to have some influence on the Chancellor [ ] The post Pre-Triennial treasury signal? Economic argument for FOBT maximum stakes dismissed appeared first on Coinslot.
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Konami’s new dance revolution making the moves

One of the major talking points on the ACOS show floor last week was what will soon be hitting the arcade dance floor in the coming months. To say that Konami’s DDRA is eagerly awaited would be an understatement, according to industry veteran John Stergides. The Electrocoin founder confirmed: “It has been well over seven years since the last Dance Dance Revolution hit our shores with DDR X2. Its successor DDRA on our booth at ACOS last week made quite a stir!” The brand new version of this famous game will be available in a new “stunning new [ ] The post Konami’s new dance revolution making the moves appeared first on Coinslot.
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Clacton Pier strengthening project gets underway

A £300,000 project to strengthen the concrete pillars underneath Clacton Pier’s decking has begun. The work will be carried out on more than 3,000 of the pillars, of which many are over 90-years-old. The pier’s owners said that few significant repairs had been carried out on these support columns since they were first put in place and revealed that small sections of their outer concrete had fallen away in places, exposing the metal reinforcements inside. With several new developments planned for the pier, these now need removing and replacing in order to support the additional weight. Clacton Pier [ ] The post Clacton Pier strengthening project gets underway appeared first on Coinslot.
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UKinbound: Tourism industry confidence low despite growing visitor numbers

UKinbound has released results from its latest Business Barometer members survey, showing that bookings, visitor numbers and revenue yield are on-par or higher than 12 months ago. Conversely, confidence in future bookings and revenue is the lowest it has been since September 2016. Deirdre Wells OBE, UKinbound CEO, said: “It’s encouraging to hear from members that July and August were positive months with regards to visitor numbers, bookings and revenue. “However, I am concerned that confidence is low amongst our members about future business. Relating to the months of July and August this year, 81 percent of respondents [ ] The post UKinbound: Tourism industry confidence low despite growing visitor numbers appeared first on Coinslot.
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Betting firms to be named and shamed for failing to fund Gamble Aware

British betting companies are under coming pressure to help tackle a funding shortfall for Gamble Aware. The UK charity said it would begin to identify donors next year, meaning operators not on the list might be identifiable by their absence. The tactic is being introduced after Gamble Aware fell £5m short of its £13m industry contributions target last year. “We cannot understand [the drop in contributions] and find it pretty inexplicable given the attention being paid to gambling-related harm. It is a huge risk to the industry,” chair Kate Lampard said. Although there is no legal requirement on how [ ] The post Betting firms to be named and shamed for failing to fund Gamble Aware appeared first on Coinslot.
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World’s best airport praises Brighton’s “goofball eccentricity”

Singapore Changi Airport has promoted Brighton for its “quirky, artisan and indie” nature in a new travel guide. The airport’s Now Boarding guide also named Brighton’s Palace Pier in a list of the city s top attractions, along with the Royal Pavilion. The author dubbed the seaside destination as “a most un-English town” that is “a warmer, weirder and wilder alternative” to London. They wrote: “An eclectic mix of London hip and Soho avant-garde (of the Big Apple variety, that is), Brighton one-ups the English capital and other top UK tourist destinations with its exclusive offer of an eight-mile [ ] The post World’s best airport praises Brighton’s “goofball eccentricity” appeared first on Coinslot.
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The battle for Hastings: will pier land architecture award?

Hastings Pier bosses will learn tomorrow evening at 8:30 whether the landmark site has won the county’s most prestigious architecture award. The pier is up for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize, which is awarded for excellence in architecture. Hastings Pier was redeveloped after being gutted by a fire in 2010, and in July the institute described it as one of the UK’s best buildings. Jane Duncan, RIBA president said: “Hastings Pier has been driven by the passionate local community in response to the fire that destroyed their Victorian pier in 2010. “This versatile and beautiful [ ] The post The battle for Hastings: will pier land architecture award? appeared first on Coinslot.
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Government to crackdown on FOBT stakes in long-awaited industry review

The maximum stake on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) is to be dramatically cut following a triennial review on the UK gambling industry. In the long-awaited review, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) minister Tracey Crouch unveiled proposals to address FOBTs, as well as online gaming and advertising. “We have seen online gambling grow rapidly and we need to protect players in this space, while also making sure those experiencing harm relating to gambling receive the help they need,” Crouch said. However, the review stopped short of placing a specific figure on the maximum stake allowed, instead [ ] The post Government to crackdown on FOBT stakes in long-awaited industry review appeared first on Coinslot.
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