Coinslot
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Coinslot International is a UK trade magazine that caters for the 'pay-to-play' leisure sector, generally known as 'coin-op' before the widespread introduction of electronic means of payment. It is published weekly with a 'double' issue over the Christmas/New Year period.
Coinslot originated as a section of the World's Fair newspaper, published by the eponymous publishing house based in Oldham, Lancashire, before becoming a separate title in its own right at the end of the 1960s.
In 2000, the title was purchased by ATE Ltd, the organiser of the UK trade's major exhibition ATEI. In 1999 Coinslot led the campaign against US-firm TOIC's proposals to purchase ATE from the industry's trade association BACTA (British Amusement Caterers Trade Association). It was felt by many in the industry that Coinslot played an instrumental part in blocking the sale of the exhibition company, so it was no surprise when the firm bought the newspaper to keep it on side. BACTA eventually sold ATE in June 2005 for £13.5m to Clarion Events, a deal that included Coinslot in the package.
[edit] Issues of interest
Among the issues of interest to be found in Coinlsot include: Amusement With Prizes (AWP's)- also known as fruit machines; Skill With Prizes (SWP's) - also known as quiz machines (see itbox); Arcade video games; Vending; Redemption games - ticket prize games such as Skee Ball; Kiddie Rides; Simulators; Bingo halls; Casinos; Betting shops; Theme parks; Gambling regulation; Pubs; Members' Clubs; and Seaside tourism;
