COIN-OP NEWS
UNIS introduces Dizzy Lizzy
IAMOA honors Jeremy Hein
UNIS Technology has launched its family-friendly game
Dizzy Lizzy. The game has a small footprint at 30 inches
wide and 38 inches tall. Operators can also link together a
3-unit set for larger facilities.
UNIS touts its new game as “perfect for children of all
ages,” and features a color-changing joystick and lizards.
The object of the game is to feed the baby lizard by
launching balls into its mouth. Players must get in as many
balls as they can before time runs out. For more information,
visit (www.universal-space.com).
The Indiana Amusement and Music Operators Association
bestowed Jeremy Hein of Amuse-
ment Games with the Wayne Cun-
ningham Award during the annual
IAMOA meeting, April 5.
Hein has been involved with
IAMOA for over 20 years, and is
on the board of directors. He is an
advocate for tournaments, and is a
resource for league and tournament
guidance, the association said.
The honor is named for Wayne
Cunningham who helped to make
IAMOA tournaments what they are
today. The award is given to recip-
ients who have made a significant contribution to IAMOA,
and the association’s pool and dart tournaments. For more
information, visit (www.iamoa.org).
SuzoHapp acquires Coinco
product lines
SuzoHapp has acquired the currency and cashless prod-
uct lines of Coinco, a manufacturer of payment solutions.
Founded in 1958, Conico is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
“This acquisition is an important one for SuzoHapp,
allowing us to provide our vending customers a more com-
plete, technology-driven global product offering,” said Drew
Scielzo, CEO of SuzoHapp. “Under the leadership of Jack
Thomas, Coinco earned a strong reputation in the market-
place for delivering innovative and reliable payments solu-
tions. We look forward to carrying on that legacy.”
New offerings that will be added to SuzoHapp’s portfolio
include the Vantage VR6 note recycler and the Iris line of
cashless systems. For more information, visit (www.suzo-
happ.com).
Attractions leaders meet with
U.S. policymakers
The International Association of Amusement Parks and
Attractions had its annual IAAPA U.S. Advocacy Days, April
16-17, in Washington, D.C. The two-day event offered
members a chance to speak with representatives of the U.S.
Congress regarding legislative priorities and regulatory issues
facing the attractions industry.
This year’s Advocacy Days included meetings congres-
sional offices representing California, Connecticut, Florida,
Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey,
Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
“We are very pleased with the positive conversations that
took place during our meetings with congressional leaders,”
said Randy Davis, senior vice president of safety and advoca-
cy at IAAPA. “IAAPA U.S. Advocacy Days serves as a signifi-
cant element of IAAPA’s efforts to be the industry’s voice on
Capitol Hill, helping to influence and drive positive political
change for the attractions industry in the U.S.”
Issues discussed included amusement ride safety, the J-1
Visa Summer Work Travel Program, unmanned aircraft sys-
tems (drones), and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The event also had a keynote speech from Brody Mullins,
a political reporter for The Wall Street Journal, as well as
speeches from Stephanie Vance, founder of Advocacy Asso-
ciates; Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA-52); Bill Hughes, pol-
icy director for the Office of Majority Whip; and Ilir Zherka,
executive director of the Alliance for International Exchange.
For more information about IAAPA U.S. Advocacy Days,
visit (www.iaapa.org/advocacydays).
Micro market bill passes
Michigan legislature
On March 27, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed a
bill passed by the state’s legislature containing micro market
clarification language. The bill was proposed by the Michigan
Distributors and Vendors Association, a National Automatic
Merchandising Association State Council.
“Like many industries, ours is rapidly evolving, and we
are being asked for new ways to provide products to our
customers,” said Jeff Smith, board chair-elect for NAMA, and
chairman and CEO of All Star Services. “This legislation is
important because it is a proactive measure that clarifies the
micro market concept and will ensure that Michigan operators
can continue to expand their business endeavors in the micro
market space.”
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Devel-
opment will have oversight of the implementation of the legis-
lation. For more information, visit (www.namanow.org).
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