The 2023 edition of EAG opened today (10th January) courtesy of an official ribbon cutting ceremony undertaken by a VIP party of former and current show directors comprising Charles Henry, Roger Withers, Simon Thomas, John Bollom, Martin Burlin, Chris Haley, Jason Frost, Greg Wood, Tim Batstone, James Miller and Gabi Stergides.

EAG Chairman Martin Burlin believes there’s a sense of positivity percolating through the industry ahead of EAG 2023.  He stated: “It’s unusual to have demand for exhibition space so late in the promotional cycle and this combined with the array of product launches and innovations that we understand exhibitors have been saving-up in order to unveil at EAG all point towards a real mood of positivity and expectation with businesses at last able to look beyond Covid and plan for the future.

After overcoming supply chain challenges to deliver a ‘record’ 163 pushers this year, Eurotek could have been forgiven for expecting a peaceful Christmas, however, the manufacturer’s strong product selection saw demand remain high right through to the end of  the year.

NSM Music is looking to the future at EAG, with the team on hand to discuss the exciting developments currently in the pipeline for both the company’s jukebox range, and its support app solutions.

Portman Asset Finance will be on hand to answer all questions relating to sector-specific finance at EAG 2023, with head of marketing Saul Michelson promising “if there’s finance available for your business, we will find it.”

The newly expanded team at JNC Sales is ‘really excited’ for EAG 2023, according to sales manager Rich Clarke, who explains that the company’s exhaustive product range is sure to put “smiles on customers’ faces.”

Rob Wheeler, founder of Rimini Systems the leading independent TITO systems provider to the UK land-based gaming sector believes that EAG 2023 will be the first show at which the industry can take stock of their business post-Covid and start looking to the future.

NRM will be at EAG demonstrating its credentials as a proudly independent business with a track-record of being first to market with technology empowered innovations, many of which have been developed in partnership with its growing customer-base.

NSM Music has signed an exclusive deal with Game Payment Technology to add the contactless payment provider’s technology to its Jukebox app, giving operators and customers a seamless solution for selecting their favourite music.

Electrocoin has begun the countdown for takeoff with its new Rocket Launch, a fresh take on the classic prize-style skill game, featuring a starry array of prize options.