Coin-op Reports

A transformed market?

David Snook takes a look at how and why the US market has moved on in recent times

A positive picture

There may be major political problems in many parts of the Middle East, but stability in the GCC nations is boosting the amusement industry, as David Snook discovers

Troubled times - economic problems continue

The biggest problem for the UK is the economy. “Players have their salary and in the list of what they have to do with it, going into a pub or an arcade is way down the order,” said Reg Morosoli, who has spent many years in the AWP business and is a keen observer of trends.

An industry fighting

I suppose it could be said that five years from now Germany’s 8,000 arcades could be 4,000 and its 240,000 AWP machines could be 120,000 and that Armageddon had visited what has for the past five years been regarded as Europe’s healthiest street market.

Industry calls for change

The coin-op business in Spain is suffering, but surviving. A few governmental tweaks would make a big difference, however

A solid market place

Video lottery terminals continue to expand in Italy, but not at the expense of AWPs

Eastern Europe: Pockets of opportunity

Since InterGame last addressed the subject of eastern Europe in 2009, there have been major changes across the territory, mainly relating to legislation.