The new legislation will allow the use of £25 all cash jackpot machines in arcades and deal with a number of other related issues. The legislation had been promised on a number of occasions in the past but ran into difficulties before being passed.
Southern operators are not so lucky as there is no indication that any action is likely in the short term that might bring their legislation into line with that in many EU countries with realistic, enlightened regulations.
Operators have learned to live with the 1956 regulations but say that the introduction of
modern legislation would boost the industry, protect existing jobs, create new employment, encourage investment and contribute more to the exchequer.
AmEx 2004 - The 25th Irish Amusement Trade Exhibition & Seminars, will be held on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 March 2004 at the Lynch Green Isle Hotel, Naas Road, Dublin 22. Opening hours from noon to 7pm Tuesday and 6pm Wednesday.
Seminars at AmEx 2004 on Tuesday 2 March will include;
- Kiddie Ride Technical & Engineering Seminar by SB Machines 12.30 - 13.30
- Digital Audio & Digital Video Jukebox Technical Seminar by Sound Leisure / Automatic Amusements 14.00 - 15.30
- Golden Tee 2005 - Sharing The Success by Electrocoin / Incredible Technologies 16.00 - 17.30.
Seminars on Wednesday 3 March will include;
- NSM Chameleon Product Presentation by NSM / Q Leisure 11.00 - 12.30
- Global VR Online Tournaments by Global VR / Brent / CVA 13.00 - 14.30
Trade media supporting the show include Coin-Op News Europe, CoinSlot International, EuroSlot, G3, Gametime International, Highwaygames.com, InterGame, TRH Zabavy and Vending Times. AmEx is organised by MD Associates and sponsored by IAEA - The Irish Amusement Equipment Association (Member Of Euromat).
For further information contact Martin Dempsey or Susan Feery. MD Associates. Phone + 353 (0)45 521 190. Fax + 353 (0)45 521 198. Mobile + 353 (0)87 220 9732. Email mdassociates@eircom.net.
