Speaking at the first round table of the recent ANESAR Congress in Madrid, Bacta president Gabi Stergides explained to an international audience that the trade association had increased its voice within the UK’s halls of power over the past 12 months. After so much engagement with politicians during the FOBT debate, Stergides detailed how the…

Looking forward to EAG, industry pioneer John Stergides outlined a number of machines from the Electrocoin stable that he believes will be highlights of the show, notably, Hit and Smash, The Beatles Pinball, Skill Cut, Drop a Winner, also a new Four player Marble closed loop pusher from Konami. Such will mark the start of…

Redemption and prize payout machines will feature heavily for Electrocoin at EAG with a number of new products being exhibited including Skill Cut, which is expected to be big hit for 2019. “Skill Cut will stand out in any FEC location and its simplicity is the major attraction, players just need to cut the thin…

Standing as one of the most prominent names in the UK gaming industry, Electrocoin has affirmed its continued high level of commitment to the crucial CAT C market. At EAG CAT C products will as ever feature strongly for Electrocoin, with both arcade and single site sectors seeing products on offer. Monte Carlo will be…

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…