Electrocoin enters Africa Electrocoin has confirmed the installation of its first Bar X Pusher in the continent of Africa, posting an image of customers playing the machine on social media. Though the distributor and manufacturer is yet to confirm in which country and venue the popular machine could be found, the installation marks the continued…
Grand Pier triples Skill Cut Winners order Weston’s Grand Pier has tripled its Skill Cut Winner offering, becoming the latest operator to increase its order after sampling the popular cabinet with its unique giant plush on the arcade floor. The Somerset landmark follows in the footsteps of Brighton and Aberystwyth Piers, which both doubled their…
Electrocoin’s most recent Skill Cut Winner Pier installations have certainly made an impact. Brighton Pier doubled the number of Skill Cut Winners in its arcade due to the game’s success. Aberystwyth Pier did the same. In Weston-super-Mare, The Grand Pier tried one, and then increased their number to three this year. Needless to say, Skill…
Paradise found: Industry gets its mojo working says Stergides When he heard the word splendid Electrocoin’s John A. Stergides knew the industry was making a comeback. Here he talks to Coinslot about the early responses to reopening and what products will make their mark this summer. Coinslot: What kind of feedback have you had from…
Contained: Freight queues extend for miles and miles as price fears grow Electrocoin’s John Stergides has seen a few economic cycles in his time, but none quite like this. This one, could be the mother of all cycles. The machines distributor is concerned at the trends forming, and has been vocalising his fears for several…
Electrocoin’s Cardiff-based Aftersales team has launched a new refurbishment service, allowing operators to significantly increase the longevity of popular legacy machines. Responding to the longevity and “undisputed success” of Electrocoin favourites such as the Bar X brand, the supplier’s Aftersales team has launched a new refurbishment programme to help operators extend the life of legacy…
Stern Pinball has announced a new line of machines inspired by the Emmy award-winning Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, which will be distributed in the UK and Ireland by Electrocoin. Available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models, features of The Mandalorian-inspired pinball machines include a large custom sculpture of Grogu, authentic video and…
Stergides: Government needs to lend its support during the container crisis Electrocoin’s John Stergides has been in the industry long enough to recognise a crisis. The shipping container troubles is a crisis sailing right towards the UK’s ports. But, he says, the government can help calm the waters. Just yards away from UDC’s office where…
EAG Online 2021 ‘…there was an excitement for an event that was bringing the industry together ‘in one room’ Coinslot: How did EAG Online 2021 go for you? John A Stergides: We wanted to keep supporting the EAG as we have done so for many years and the EAG online was no exception. It was…
Electrocoin sure plays a mean pinball Pinballs have a key role It’s an evocative part of amusements history, and according to leading distributors Electrocoin, the game has a key role to play in the future. John A Stergides talks to Coinslot about the latest machines and what makes them so enduring. Coinslot: The game is…