As you’ve no doubt read elsewhere in this issue, the Middle Eastern market is an area of continued growth. For the last 30 years, many of the countries that make up this part of the world have invested heavily in amusement and entertainment to create an entire industry of family fun. One company that has…
Dance Dance Revolution World, the 19th instalment of Konami’s famous rhythm game series, made its European debut on the Electrocoin stand at the EAG Expo, with the game housed within a new anniversary cabinet, Universal. DDR Universal with DDR World software proved to be in demand throughout the three−day show as visitors and keen players…
Britain’s Electrocoin is exhibiting at the Italian FEEXPO show 2026, currently being held at the Bergamo Exhibition Centre from February 24-26. John Stergides, founder of Electrocoin, reports that the show has expanded to occupy two halls of the exhibition centre. (Feexpo Show 2026) “There were a lot more exhibitors,” he said. “We have taken the opportunity…
To coin the phrase an ‘oldie but a goodie’ would be an understatement when it comes to Electrocoin’s iconic Bar-X. The company has just rolled out its latest production run of the classic ‘fruit machine’, with several thousand new units made from Electrocoin and their licensed manufacturers heading out to operators across many countries. It…
Electrocoin’s managing director and founder John Stergides talks EAG and reflects on why timing is everything when it comes to EAG, together with product performance and policy pressures. Stergides talks EAG. Coinslot: How did this year’s EAG go for you? John Stergides Snr: Footfall wasn’t necessarily everything we hoped it might have been. But there were…
An ICE Landmark Award in Barcelona 2026 marks five decades of leadership and influence from Electrocoin founder John Stergides Snr. Electrocoin founder and director John Stergides Snr has been recognised with an ICE Landmark Award at ICE Barcelona 2026, marking more than five decades of contribution to the international coin-op and amusement sector. The Landmark…
This year’s EAG Expo demonstrated a more integrated and collaborative approach to bringing together exhibitors and visitors from across the coin-operated amusements, arcade and FEC sectors. (International Collaboration at EAG) The evolving presentation of EAG continues to reflect how the industry itself is changing, with global manufacturers, international operators and long-established UK suppliers engaging side…
EAG Expo 2026 edition incorporating the co-located SIE Expo, and the London Casino & Gaming Show opened today (January 13) at ExCeL London. Described by EAG chairman Nick Harding as being a “non-negotiable date in the diary” the business exhibition consists of a record 105 exhibitors drawn from 11 nations. (EAG Expo 2026) Speaking at the…
Electrocoin is looking to make 2026 another year of international growth, with a heavy investment in its range of games and a focus on growth in new markets. Next week’s EAG will provide a key opportunity for the supplier to showcase the very latest brands, mechanics and technology to UK operators, said Director and Founder…
Senior Managing Director of Electrocoin John Stergides says that from 2007, more than 65 companies in our sector have disappeared. This year is just coming to an end and I am sure that 2026 is the year to bring all business and consumers better times. It will also be the end of the traditional unpopular…


