Coastal Amusements has cancelled the company’s exhibit space at the upcoming IAAPA show in Florida, citing the Covid-19 pandemic and the "devastating effect the virus has on the coin-op industry."
The company stated: "After much thought and discussion, we have decided not to participate at this year’s show. We feel that given the current market conditions, coupled with the safety of our employees and the need to conserve capital, the decision is prudent and necessary.
"This will be the first IAAPA show we have missed in more than 40 years of our combined history and we look forward to next year’s IAAPA show and to a strong and robust industry for 2021."
The show is scheduled for the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, on November 17-20. Organisers have said that a final decision will be made on whether or not it goes ahead by September 4 at the latest.
