Coin-op / Pay-to-play News

Pinball machine manufacturer Stern Pinball has instituted "work from home" arrangements for many of its employees due to the coronavirus pandemic but will continue operations in its Illinois, US, manufacturing facility, including production, customer service accessories and merchandising.
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Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the forced closure of all its shows worldwide, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment has been forced to make significant temporary staff reductions, including in its FEC in Vaughan, Canada.
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A string of postponements in the release of upcoming major movies, combined with mandatory and voluntary closures has left the cinema industry in limbo, but will it come back a leaner, more contemporary proposal once restrictions are lifted?
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The essential element of lane maintenance in major tenpin bowling events, is the subject of a press release from QubicaAMF and World Bowling. The company and the association have named Kegel as the official maintenance provider.
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Colombia’s government has taken action to order the closure of all places of public gathering – including casinos, FECs and amusement parks – until April 15 at the least.
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Despite the panic buying, lack of toilet paper and the prophets of doom, this current situation is only temporary. Theo Sanders, former CEO of Helix Leisure and current chief executive of Sibyl Entertainment, firmly believes so.
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