Coinslot

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, Greater Manchester, before becoming a separate title. The magazine was first published in 1974.^[1]

Issues of interest

Among the issues of interest to be found in Coinlsot include:

Amusement with prize (AWPs), also known as fruit machines;^[2]
Skill with prize (SWPs), also known as quiz machines (see itbox);
Arcade games, including arcade video games
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Vending;

Redemption games: ticket prize games such as Skee-Ball;
Children's rides;
Simulators;
Bingo halls;
Casinos;
Betting shops;
Theme parks;
Gambling regulation;
Pubs;
Members' clubs; and
Seaside tourism.

Ownership history

In 2000, the title was purchased by

BACTA eventually sold ATE in June 2005 for £13.5m to Clarion Events, a deal that included Coinslot in the package. It was subsequently acquired by GB Media, which also publishes leading gaming titles iGaming Times and International Casino Review, for an undisclosed sum.^{[citation needed}

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References

^ "Coin Slot Magazine - Coin Operated Machine Collector Magazine". Coinslot Arcade Museum. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
^ Coinslot homepage. Accessed November 2009.

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[1] "Coin Slot Magazine - Coin Operated Machine Collector Magazine". Coinslot Arcade Museum. Retrieved 4 July 2016.

[2] Coinslot homepage. Accessed November 2009.

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