COIN-OP NEWS
Andamiro ships latest
Nickelodeon amuse-
ment machines
Video Gaming in the
Keystone state heats up
Andamiro USA Corp.’s latest
amusement machines based on the
popular Nickelodeon properties,
Paw Patrol and SpongeBob Order
Up, are now in stock and ready to
ship.
“I was initially concerned that
Paw Patrol might have limited
audience appeal as its demographic
is very young,” said Drew Man-
iscalco, Andamiro’s president of
sales. “However, kids of all ages are
playing this game, and the license
is getting stronger and stronger.”
As for Andamiro’s SpongeBob
game, Maniscalco said,
“SpongeBob Order Up
is going to be a staple
product going forward. It
combines classic ‘whack-
ing’ game play with an
evergreen license.”
For more information,
visit (www.andamirousa.
com).
Universal Gaming Group PA, recently conducted two
well-attended and informative video gaming meetings in
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pa. These educational meetings
were held in anticipation for what the company feels will be
a positive outcome to legalize video gaming terminals in the
Keystone state.
Monica Breslow, UGG PA’s CEO, stated, “UGG PA has
assembled a strong Pennsylvania team in Larson and Vecchi-
one, coupled with an extensive gaming background, allowing
us to offer video gaming operation expertise to our gaming
customers. We strive to guide our customers through the video
gaming process from start to finish to ensure their success.”
UGG PA’s affiliate company, Universal Gaming Group, is
a licensed video gaming company operating VGTs in Illinois
and was the first company to have installed VGTs for live
play in 2012.
Two years ago, UGG’s ownership formed Universal Gam-
ing Group PA LLC to start the process of partnering with
Pennsylvania operators and liquor-licensed establishments in
anticipation of a new video gaming law. For more informa-
tion, visit (www.uggpa.com).
Dave & Buster’s, Texas strong
In 1991, Dave & Buster’s built its first Texas store in Houston. The community wel-
comed D&B warmly as Houstonians found the fun on Richmond Avenue, and discovered
they loved to Eat, Drink, and Play! Today, D&B has three stores in Houston and the sur-
rounding metropolis with over 400 team members.
On Aug. 24, Hurricane Harvey ravaged the city of Houston and much of southeast
Texas. The total damage from the flash floods is initially estimated to exceed $50 billion.
Many members of the D&B family lost their homes, cars, and family possessions.
The HEART fund has provided over $100,000 in assistance. Mike Corbell, Dave &
Buster’s regional operations director, visited Houston and worked side-by-side with teams
and general managers Tom Au-Yeung, Adrian Williams, and Andy Oreskovich to help
residents recover.
Fortunately, Dave & Buster’s stores sustained minimal damage, and all three Houston
stores have reopened. Dave & Buster’s is accepting donations at all Houston locations to
assist with Hurricane Harvey relief.
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OCTOBER 2017