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