The proposal to launch a coin-op exhibition to run during the same week as ATEI brought a robust response from organisers Clarion Gaming. Although not totally surprised by the announcement, chief executive Peter Rusbridge believes that it is being seen by many in the industry as an unwarranted and potentially divisive move. He explained: "Although the purpose of commercial organisations is to pursue profits, some observers have identified a whiff of opportunism surrounding this announcement.

The view is that it is a divisive move which comes at a time when the industry should be working together to readjust to the challenges presented by the current trading environment. "ATEI has unique heritage, for more than 60 years it has provided the coin-op industry with a vital platform for the launch and demonstration of product. Our duty to the industry is to protect and develop that platform and it is a role that we take very seriously. Every member of my team understands their responsibility and we will compete vigorously."

An alternative London show has been announced for January 2009. InterGame Expo will take place from Monday, January 26 to Wednesday, January 28 at the Ibis Hotel, which is situated in Lillie Road - within 10 minutes' walk of Earls Court, home of the ATEI show.

InterGame Expo is designed as a 'no frills' exhibition, responding to exhibitor demands for a modestly-priced event. InterGame's David Snook said: "We have been asked by a number of companies to prepare an alternative show that will meet their demands: the end of January, all on one level, reasonably priced and marketed globally. That is what we have done."

The dates for the 2008 Autumn Enada show have changed to 8,9,10 October.

“We’ve brought forward the dates of ENADA ROME and decide to position it on mid-week days to qualify the participation of trade members and ensure further visiting opportunities. This decision is in line with other international expos. Plus, the beginning of October, particularly in the centre and south of Italy, is still a busy period work-wise, a sort of tail-end of the summer season, so weekend days are still very busy as far as work is concerned. The move was made in agreement with companies and according to the availability of the venue and we’re convinced that three days completely dedicated to trade members is a good choice.” said Simone Castelli, manager of Rimini Fiera’s Business Unit 2, which includes ENADA.

Last year, on the four days (which included Saturday and Sunday), ENADA ROME was attended by 10,599 trade members (15% more than 2006), of whom 1,023 were from abroad (a 19% increase).

The American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) has announced that this year's EXIME (International Exposition for Amusement Machines) Show has been cancelled. 

Mike Rudowicz, AAMA President, explained that the association was unfortunately forced to cancel the show due to a number of logistical problems.  "Due to a conflict with Expo Guadalajara, and lack of available dates in our desired time-frame, it was necessary to cancel this year's show," said Rudowicz.  The EXIME Show was scheduled to be held this summer on July 30-31, 2008 at Expo Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico.

No show this year means that plans are already underway for the 2009 EXIME Show, which looks to be bigger and better than ever!  The show will be held in June of 2009 and returns to the World Trade Center in Mexico City, Mexico.  Dates, travel information, and exhibition/attendee rates for the 2009 Show will be released as soon as it becomes available.  Interested attendees and exhibitors can visit the show's website at www.eximeshow.com or contact Bill Glasgow Jr. at W.T. Glasgow, Inc., Show Management, via phone at 708.226.1300 for more information.  
 
EXIME is owned and operated by the AAMA.  In 2007, the show's 19th year, EXIME boasted 40 exhibitors in 70 booths from countries including the USA, Mexico, and Japan.  Some of the products/services that were showcased included video games, pinball machines, jukeboxes, redemption equipment, pool tables, cranes and rotaries, electronic dart games, kiddie rides, electronics/power supplies, monitors, cabinets, plush, novelties, coin counting equipment, basketball games, golf games, foosball, soccer games, ticket dispensers, debit cards/devices, vending equipment, virtual reality, laser games, simulators and inflatables.  Over 1,700 members of the coin-op amusement industry including distributors, operators, technicians, and suppliers attended the 2007 show.

EAAPA 2009 will be held February, 11-13 in IEC “Crocus Expo”. In comparison with 2008 the area has increased till 8 500 sq. metres (in 2008 the exhibition took only 4 000 sq. metres), practically the area has doubled – first of all it is an answer of the show to the industry’s rate of growth and also confidence in support of its exhibitors/ Many of them has already announced about participation in EAAPA-2009 with increase of the booth’s area. 
    In 2008 in EAAPA exhibition more than 60 companies have taken place, among them ItalPark, ITO, Vector-M, Air Palace, Eurocomplect, KSIL, LNT-Centre, ODA, Karusel, Alpagor-Sport, Sarner and etc.   
    The show was visitied by more than 3000 specialists from Russia (geography of visitors spreads from Tumen till Sochi), the former Soviet republics (Ukraine, Belarussia, Tadjikistan, Armenia, Kirghizia, Kazakhstan) and foreign countries (Italy, Izrael, Great Britain, Roumania and others).
    The main themes of EAAPA –2009 will stay the same:
 - entertainment equipment for parks, shopping and entertainment centers, sports- and playgrounds
 - cash receipt systems
 - security and control systems
 - 3D-4D cinemas
 - video- and interactive games
 - lazertag equipment
 - products and services in food & beverage sector
 - consulting
-    decorations
-    organization of festive events
 - lighting facilities, laser and acoustic equipment
 - ice skating rink (artificial cover)
 - water sports – equipment for aqua parks, swimming pools and so on

The perfect format – exhibition and congressive part which allows not only to find potencial partners but also take part in discussions the most important questions of Russian amusement industry’s development. 
    Successful dates, PR-company covering all the territory of Russia and the former Soviet republics, address invitation of industry’s professionals, support of government and professional organizations it is all allow  announce with certainty  about EAAPA exhibition that it is the show with new professional rate filling needs of the upcoming industry.