EAG Expo
The coin operated and amusement industry comes together at the annual EAG Expo to access the latest arcade and video game machines, products and equipment for the industry. With more than 130 leading international...
EAG Expo at a glance
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What to know about EAG Expo
EAG Expo is the primary UK event for coin-op, amusement, and street gaming sectors, focusing heavily on operators of arcades, holiday parks, and pubs looking for high-earning capital equipment. Unlike consumer gaming shows, the floor is dominated by heavy machinery, requiring exhibitors to focus on technical durability, ROI proof, and specific UK regulatory compliance for gambling and gaming machines.
Ensure your booth design accounts for the extreme power requirements and floor weight limits of heavy coin-op machines, as electrical drops are a significant portion of the ExCel onsite spend.
The UK market is tight-knit; many deals are initiated or closed during the evening social events or in the specific 'Bingo Pavilion' and 'Social Club' segments of the floor.
While high-tech VR and eSports are growing, the core audience remains traditional seaside operators who prioritize maintenance ease and physical security of cash boxes.
With the 2023 UK Gambling Act revisions still impacting the industry, be prepared to answer specific questions regarding player protection and machine categorization (Cat C/D).
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