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…
Electrocoin will be placing the focus on Family Entertainment products at ARE 2025 next week with an expansive selection of ticket and prize games, including the return of proven favourites Rocket Launch and Spinning Cyclone, and the brand new Big Wheel. ARE 2025 is set to further enhance Electocoin’s reputation as supplier of one of…
Novomatic Gaming UK will once again be the headline sponsor for Park Avenue Open Day, with this year’s event taking place on 4 June, 2025. This laid-back summer event is a staple in the industry calendar, offering an opportunity to catch up with colleagues, make new connections, and reflect on the past six months, all…
Electrocoin and UDC have announced that the highly anticipated Park Avenue Open Day 2025 will take place on 4 June. (PAOD) According to the hosts, the response from participating companies and sponsors has been phenomenal, with many eager to return for another successful year. Electrocoin’s John A Stergides confirmed that Novomatic Gaming will be the…
The third year of the Italian amusement machine show, the Family Entertainment Expo, yielded a trebled attendance over the 2024 event. The show, staged in Bergamo from February 25-27, was ‘”Like the old days of the Italian amusement shows,” said John Stergides of Electrocoin, who attended. (FEEXPO 2025) “The second day was very busy, with…
“It’s the first show of the year and one of the most important”: Electrocoin impresses at EAG with a wide-range of popular releases The team at Electrocoin were certainly kept busy at EAG this year, with a selection of fresh products that build on successful existing titles joining novel new releases to attract a constant…
Electrocoin’s John A Stergides has promised customers “a few surprises” at EAG 2025 this year alongside a range of brand new titles that expand on proven successes, such as Mr Do Football Frenzy, Stern’s Dungeons and Dragons pinball, and one or two new concepts that “may provide a trip down memory lane.” (Electrocoin EAG 2025)….
John Stergides Sr has seen a lot of ups and downs since the inception of Electrocoin nearly fifty years ago: a breadth of experience he insists makes it all the easier to weather the headwinds of a challenging year with a calm head and optimism for better days ahead. Coinslot: How would you…


