Novomatic Gaming UK has reinforced its backing for one of the bastions on the UK industry calendar, confirming its decision to extend its role as headline sponsor of the iconic Park Avenue Open Day which takes place on 5 June 2024. It’s one of the long held traditions of the UK amusements and gaming industry,…
EAG 2024 Review Variety is the spice of life and there was nowhere more spicey than the Electrocoin stand at EAG this year. Dancing machines, pinball, redemption and a legendary classic in a new format – it was another strong turn-out for the leading distributor. That new-look classic was the Bar X Tablet All in…
Coinslot Interviews Electrocoin’s John Stergides “We are always expanding the world of play”: Electrocoin to bring extensive selection to EAG on extended stand To many, the idea of an EAG without Electrocoin would be unthinkable. With the firm poised to occupy a specially-extended stand this year, John Stergides snr gave Coinslot a preview of the…
JOHN STERGIDES SNR FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR ELECTROCOIN – 2022 REVIEW It was “overall a great year for us” explained industry veteran John Stergides snr, and made all the stronger by top performing products and an expansion into redemption. But beware, the industry sage says, the value of sterling and stuttering delivery are still threats…
Coinslot Feature: Plight of the Supply Chain – ‘We have been ignored’ Turned down for grants and business rate concessions, and forced to cut back on salaries and increase long term debt through loans – for someone who’s ignored by the authorities doling out the money, John Stergides’ lifetime business is certainly not ignored by those who…
Electrocoin’s John Stergides is in determined mood; all parts of the industry, he argues, have not had the full benefits of support from government and local authorities Coinslot: How do you see the first few weeks of the industry’s re-opening panning out for you? Electrocoin’s John Stergides: It’s just very difficult to predict at…
John Stergides, the man behind the industry innovator Electrocoin, talks about lockdown – or not in his case, reopening and an industry that needs to reset the agenda on stakes an prizes. What are your plans in terms of re-opening, in particular the timeline and measures you’re undertaking to be ready? We have remained open…
With the summer of 2020 potentially set to be wiped from the calendar, Coinslot spoke to Electrocoin MD John Stergides about his strategy for the immediate future, as well as the trials overcome by the industry in the past. With over 50 years in the amusement industry, John Stergides is well placed to assess what…