

VRcade PowerPlay is the New VR Free-Roaming Arena Experience at Dave & Buster’s Tampa Florida
Dave & Buster’s is the first nationwide Location-Based Entertainment operator to debut VRstudios’ VRcade PowerPlay, with the experiences being offered first for a limited time at the Dave & Buster’s location in Tampa, Florida. As reported by Global Amusements...

AAMA’s FEC Connect Event Miami coming to Xtreme Action Park Fort Lauderdale FL June 18, 2019
AAMA’s next FEC Connect event will be at AAMA 2018 FEC of the Year Award Winning location, Xtreme Action Park! Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Time: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Registration starts at 10 AM) Location: Xtreme Action Park – 5300 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL...

E-sports ‘100 Thieves’ team co-owned by Drake to raise $25M bringing its valuation to $150M!
100 Thieves in action during esports Call of Duty World League in London. Getty Images Rapper Aubrey Drake Graham is the 4th richest rapper in the world. E-sports is now a big part of his business world. Drake is co-owner of ‘100 Thieves’. As reported in the NY Post,...

Florida Department of Revenue Wants 7% Sales Tax on ATM Operators Commission Payments
As reported in RePlay, “The National ATM Council [NAC]is working to fight an ATM site commission tax from the Florida Department of Revenue, according to the organization. The Florida Department of Revenue (FDOR) “is taking a position that ATM site payments are rental...

Andamiro Now Shipping ‘Basketball Pro’ — A Competitive Redemption Game & also great for Street Locations – FCDN #100
Basketball Pro measures 32” W. x 38” D. x 98” H. (79" H. without the marquee). It is with great pleasure to write and publish my 100’th consecutive Frank ‘the Crank’s Daily News (FCDN). Few in the industry thought I could keep the consecutive string going—me included!...

Study Reveals Teens in UK Prefer Trampoline Parks & Laser Tag over Competitive Sports
As reported in InterGame, “A recent report [Active Project] has revealed that many UK teenagers are choosing fun, social activities over the traditional, competitive sport. The study was led by Michaela James, a research assistant in childhood physical activity and...

Dave & Buster’s has New ‘Men in Black Galactic Gateway’ VR Content from VRstudios
As reported in RePlay, “The multiplayer virtual reality attractions maker VRstudios recently announced its exclusive content released at [125] Dave & Buster’s facilities around the country. “Men in Black: Galactic Getaway is the fourth wireless VR simulator...

Foundations Entertainment University is Coming to Chicago July 16-18 for Full 3-Day Program
MARK YOUR CALENDARS & REGISTER FOR CLASS #49 July 16 - 18, 2019 Four Points by Sheraton Chicago, IL Why Attend Foundations Entertainment University has been the first step in the entrepreneurial path for many entering the family and leisure entertainment industry,...

AMOA & AAMA Extend Amusement Expo International Joint Partnership Agreement!
As reported by both industry associations, “MOKENA, IL – May 22, 2019 – The American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) and the Amusement and Music Operators Association (AMOA) are pleased to announce their continued partnership in Amusement Expo International...

Philadelphia Zoo’s WildWorks “Sky Trail” (Ropes Courses, Inc.) makes its debut May 7
Guests explore the Philadelphia Zoo's new WildWorks ropes course and zip line, May 7, 2019. HUGHE DILLON/FOR PHILLYVOICE As reported by the Philly Voice, “There's a new way to explore the Philadelphia Zoo. It involves an obstacle course [and a zip line]. The...