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…
Operators seeking the very latest in amusement design are advised to make a beeline for Electrocoin’s stand at EAG next week, with the veteran supplier offering an expansive EAG showing of “genuine new products” for the FEC and seaside sector. Showcasing a host of titles intended to appeal to customers from the youngest to the…
The Electrocoin Bar-X OXO beach towel has been spotted on Bondi Beach, with Australian surfers seemingly keen to show their appreciation of the popular slot product. Managing director John Stergides shared the image with Coinslot, highlighting how the brand’s popularity continues undimmed both in the UK and further afield. (Electrocoin Bar-X OXO) This picture was…
Looking ahead, founder of Electrocoin John Stergides, tells us his predictions for the market in 2026. “In 2026, I expect the market to start recovering from the slowdown and for operators to be very careful with their investments due to a range of factors, such as high interest rates and extra tariffs. This, in my opinion, will drive…
For Electrocoin, the EAG show is the pinnacle of its trading year – the most market which comprises the bulk of “It is the highlight of the year for us,” manager for the company. “We will acknowledge its importance with the launch of some new products that should appeal to both the single site and…
The company returned to ACOS this year with an impressive selection of standout new releases including “the star of the show” Electrocoin’s Big Wheel, alongside classic titles Colorama Plus and Bar-X, proving how evergreen mechanics continue to inspire the latest trends. Speaking to Coinslot, MD John Stergides explained how the supplier made the most of…
Glasgow FEC operator Jay Newton was in London last week to visit Electrocoin and to present John Stergides with a copy of Coin Slot from 2001 with an article on the history of the famous Bar-X slot machine that Electrocoin created. The iconic Bar-X machine has been constantly in production since the early 1980s and…
Many might think it’s the latest product innovations that bring dozens of industry representatives from across the country to north west London for Park Avenue Open Day; others may claim the prime draw is the Stergides’ famous Greek barbecue, but for most of those in attendance it is the unique opportunity the event provides for…
Electrocoin’s sales and marketing manager John A Stergides has known that a show in the north of the UK “has been needed for some time,” and was pleased to see ARE make the most of the opportunity. Speaking to Coinslot, he shared how good timing and organisation combined with the supplier’s own strong range of…


