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Payments in Amusements

Payments in the amusements sector have undergone a major shift, moving rapidly from coins and tokens to cashless, contactless, and app based systems. This mirrors broader consumer behaviour in the UK and Europe, where digital payments dominate small, spontaneous transactions.

Most amusement machines are pulse driven, meaning when a coin is inserted the machine receives an electrical pulse to start. This electrical pulse can also be from a pulse enabled card payment device. As more amusement-focused cashless payment solutions become more cost effective, more and more operators are adding cashless payment to their machines.

Benefits

  • Increase sales

    Boost performance and keep the player engaged

  • Reduce cash handling

    Fewer cash collections and reduced counting/processing time.

  • Reduce maintenance

    Less machine downtime due to fewer moving parts

  • Better customer experience

    Simple and clear way to pay

  • Improves security

    Less cash stored in machines reduces theft risk

  • Enables flexible pricing

    Easily adjust pricing or allow multi price options

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Common FAQs

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  • Do all cashless payment devices support pulse?

    No, not all cashless payment devices have the physical functionality to drive a pulse output.

  • Can I retrofit a card reader to my amusement machine?

    Yes, the pulse from a card reader will be similar to how the existing coin validator works within your machine.

  • Can I change price(s) on the device remotely?

    Yes, all payment devices suitable for amusements have a constant connection to a TMS platform (Terminal Management System). From the TMS, you can configure multiple settings remotely and push these to the device.

  • Can I still keep my coin mech if I install a card reader?

    In most cases, yes. Many systems support hybrid operation, allowing both coins and card payments. Some venues switch to cashless only to remove maintenance costs.

  • Do amusement machines need internet for card payments?

    Yes, our cashless solutions all perform online authorisation therefore an internet connection is required. Typically, the card reader will use an onboard 4G modem with SIM card or a wired ethernet connection. Some newer generation card readers also support WiFi.