Hit and Smash is a classic carnival game brought to coin op and is to be given a debut at EAG 2019 by industry stalwarts Electrocoin. In the game, players must throw balls in order to hit a number of mechanical bottles – with points earned for each on knocked down. If enough points are…

Bacta National President, Gabi Stergides reflects on a year in which the association pulled off a lobbying coup that many would not have bet on. Looking back on 2018 what were the high points and the low points? There’s no doubt that 2018 will go down as one of the most dramatic and significant years…

The Electrocoin-organised Beatles pinball pop up shop in London has seen a strong opening weekend. The limited-time placement – organised by the company in conjunction with the Brunswick Shopping Centre – is being held to celebrate the release of the Beatles-licensed units from Stern Pinball. The installations are being exclusively distributed in the UK by…

After a busy two years in Bacta’s highest office, Gabi Stergides delivered his parting speech to the association’s AGM hall; praising members for their hard fought victories, but also acknowledging that the next president, James Miller, will need just as much support in the face of an increasingly challenging political climate. At last week’s Bacta…

Outgoing Bacta president Gabi Stergides thanked members for their efforts during the FOBT stake reduction campaign, but reminded the industry to stay on-guard as a new threat to the industry emerges – and it’s one that could be fatal.   “We cannot allow ourselves to be caught on the back foot, or for our sector…

Limited Edition Beatles Pinball Machines Make European Debut Exclusively At London Shopping Centre 28 November 2018 – London: The Brunswick Centre, London’s shopping centre set in Russell Square, is to host a three-week pop up store featuring limited edition Stern pinball machines themed exclusively on rock-and-roll band, The Beatles. Opening on Thursday 29th November, shoppers…

Money can’t buy you love reportedly, but it will be able to buy you a one-of-a-kind unit from Stern Pinball featuring the fab four themselves, The Beatles. The unit, which will be available in the UK through official distributor Electrocoin, has been created by Stern Pinball in collaboration with Ka-Pow Pinball and upon time of…

Introduced at ICE last year, Electrocoin’s Monte Carlo received repeat orders from satisfied customers at last week’s ACOS, where it was showcased alongside new launches Skill Cut and capsule vending game Drop A Winner. Taking orders on both fresh ideas and firm favourites at this year’s ACOS, Electrocoin launched Skill Cut and Drop A Winner…

ACOS 2018 will be Electrocoin’s launch pad for a host of new innovative products that have been extensively tested throughout the summer, as well as new developments of existing successful lines for the FEC, single site and AGC sectors. Cat C will feature strongly for Electrocoin, with both arcade and single site sectors seeing products…

John Stergides, managing director at Electrocoin, comments on the strength of the industry, the importance of ACOS and what those in attendance of the show can expect from the company. Coinslot: How important will next week be in terms of assessing performances from the summer season? John Stergides: “It is very important as it gives…