More UK operators go cashless
  • 19th October 2025

More UK operators go cashless Intercard’s CEO, Scott Sherrod, and Electrocoin’s president, Gabino Stergides, tell InterGame that cashless systems reduce labour costs and maintenance, and boost customer spending. The popularity of cash transactions is in decline around the world. That is no different in the UK. Intercard introduced its first debit card system to the…

Remembering early Bar-X machine
  • 30th September 2025

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…

Electrocoin showcasing its full range of enhanced machines at IAAPA Europe 2025
  • 19th September 2025

IAAPA Europe 2025 The best is clearly never good enough for Electrocoin, as the machines supplier takes to IAAPA Europe 2025 with a range of exciting additions designed to upgrade and enhance its top performers. Speaking to Coinslot, sales and marketing manager John A Stergides explained how important shows like IAAPA remain for putting product…

Electrocoin celebrates Jaws 50th anniversary with Stern’s new Premium Edition Pinball
  • 24th July 2025

Stern Pinball is celebrating the golden anniversary of the classic blockbuster Jaws with an “epic version” of its pinball machine inspired by the film, created in collaboration with Universal Products and Experiences. The Jaws 50th Anniversary Premium Edition Pinball features a reimagined playfield with glitter-enhanced art work and brass powder-coated wire form ramps, as well…

Electrocoin launches Mr Do’s Football Frenzy
  • 17th July 2025

Electrocoin has unveiled Mr Do’s Football Frenzy, a fast-paced skill and ticket redemption game designed to bring the excitement of football to FECs across the country. With Mr Do’s Football Frenzy, players take control using air blowers to blast balls into scoring holes before time runs out. “It’s pure football frenzy fun from start to…

John A Stergides Completes London Landmarks Half Marathon in Aid of Macmillan
  • 15th April 2025

John Stergides, a well-known and popular figure in the UK amusements industry, has completed the 2025 London Landmarks Half Marathon, raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Crossing the finish line in an impressive 3 hours and 6 minutes, John ran the 13.1-mile route through the heart of the capital, passing iconic landmarks from Big Ben…

Electrocoin stirring the Cyclone set to hit UK seaside resorts this summer
  • 3rd June 2024

Electrocoin has announced the launch of Spinning Cyclone after a long period of improvements and testing in various locations across the UK. And it’s a machine that the distributor is looking forward to seeing swirl around UK operations this summer. “Spinning Cyclone is a fascinating and easy game that can be played by all from ages…

Three new participants join Park Avenue Open Day line up – PAOD 2024
  • 2nd May 2024

PAOD 2024 – It is over a month away, but plans are now well advanced at Electrocoin for the Park Avenue Open Day on June 5 in north London, UK. Many operators from across the UK – and some from Europe – traditionally attend the Open Day, which is co-hosted by UDC and as much…

Park Avenue 2024 confirmed for 5 June
  • 4th April 2024

Park Avenue 2024 confirmed for 5 June Electrocoin has unveiled the date for its annual Park Avenue Open Day. The networking event, now in its fifth decade, will be held on Wednesday 5 June 2024, with Electrocoin and neighbours UDC opening their doors – and their much acclaimed hospitality – to the industry at their west…