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Amusements

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December 29, 2020 – J&J Ventures Gaming, LLC and J&J Ventures Amusements, LLC announced today its acquisition of the assets of Awesome Hand Services, LLC and A.H. Entertainers, a division of A.H. Management Group Inc. located in Rolling Meadows, IL.  In the transaction, J&J Ventures Gaming and J&J Ventures Amusements are purchasing all gaming and amusement operations of Awesome Hand Gaming and A.H. Entertainers, a leading supplier of technology, marketing, and customer service.  With this purchase, J&J now serves nearly 3,000 locations in gaming and amusements.   

“We are honored to bring these two companies together to provide the absolute best experience for the locations we partner with.  Awesome Hand Gaming exudes excellence in customer service.  J&J will proudly carry on this tradition as we welcome all Awesome Hand Gaming customers and employees,” said J&J Ventures CEO, Bob Willenborg.

“The success of our locations has always been at the forefront, especially during these unprecedented times.  The locations we serve have become family and we know J&J will provide the attention our locations need.” stated Managing Partner Chris McSwain. “I could not be prouder to be part of the J&J team,” added McSwain. 

The Illinois Video Gaming Act was enacted and approved by Illinois lawmakers in 2009 to help raise funds to repair schools and fix roads.  State and municipalities share in the revenue generated through gaming.  J&J Gaming was one of the first terminal operators to be licensed in Illinois in January of 2012 and went ‘live’ in October of 2012. 

J&J Ventures Gaming and J&J Ventures Amusements will remain headquartered in Effingham, Illinois, where their predecessor, J&J Ventures, Inc., began route operations in 1929.  Today, J&J Ventures Gaming provides unparalleled expertise in gaming management and route operations to the video gaming industry. J&J Ventures Amusements is a leading operator for dart machines, pool tables, jukeboxes, ATM, etc.

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COVID-19 UPDATE

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, national tournaments where we normally send players were canceled, leagues in markets were put on hold, and events had to change to accommodate safety precautions. The list goes on, but J&J Amusements has continued to stay hopeful and has modified our events and rules as need be. Some rule altercations include that if any player that felt uncomfortable restarting in a league, they would be given a full refund of monies paid into the local league prize fund.

PLAYER REWARDS PROGRAM

The Southern event had to be moved from its normal location in Effingham, IL to the Eagles Lodge in Vincennes, IN. It took place over two weekends instead of one weekend due to size restrictions. The J&J Dart PRP Finale was held on August 7-9, 2020 and the J&J Pool PRP Finale was held on August 14-16, 2020. For both events, face masks were supplied to all attendees and temperature checks as well as social distancing guidelines were utilized. We are still looking into our options for the North program as we wait on restrictions to be lifted.

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Pictured: Jamie Sura (left), Senior Vice President of Sales for TouchTunes, awards Marty Stalling (right), Director of Operations for J&J Amusements, the 2019 TouchTunes Operator of the Year Award at the AAMA/AMOA Amusement Expo International 2020 in New Orleans, LA.

Earlier this year, J&J Amusements was awarded the 2019 TouchTunes Operator of The Year at the AAMA/AMOA Amusement Expo International 2020 in New Orleans, LA.

J&J continues to be a leader in the industry with over 1,000 jukeboxes online throughout Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Kentucky. We offer the latest and most reliable equipment from both TouchTunes and AMI jukeboxes to make sure our establishments have the best music and sound system for their venue.

If you’re looking for music options for your establishment, get in touch with J&J Amusements for more information at 800-824-8364.

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Leagues & More

North American Dart Organization (NADO)

We are pleased to announce that J&J Ventures Amusements has joined forces with dozens of other dart league operators in North America to form the North American Dart Organization. NADO is an expansion of the successful J&J Ventures Amusements Dart Player Rewards Program. In addition to local player rewards programs in all franchisee markets the NADO program will add expanded prize money throughout the North American market. Current projections anticipate the program to generate over $1,000,000.00 in prizes to players across North America. $300,000.00 is the estimated purse for the inaugural finale event to be held in Indianapolis, IN on October 2-4, 2020.

Bullshooter Europe Update

Four players have already secured their spots for our trip to Bullshooter Europe in 2020. Qualifying events are scheduled throughout 2019. Check our website for updates. Additionally, players can earn a trip in our Dart Player Recruiting Contest.

Other Upcoming Events for J&J Ventures Amusement Players:

  • Springfield Market Las Vegas Qualifying Pool Tournament; Apr. 5-6
  • NDA Team Dart – Las Vegas; Apr. 12-17
  • Bullshooter 34 – Rosemont, IL; May 23-27
  • VNEA World Pool Championships – Las Vegas; May 23–June 1
  • NDA Junior Nationals – Wisconsin Dells; June 6-9
  • JJVA PRP Finale – Effingham, IL; July 12-14
  • JJVA North PRP Finale – Rockford, IL; July 19-21

 U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships

Congratulations to Tom Griffith of Harrisburg, IL and Bernie Hallowell of Springfield, IL on winning the trips to the 2019 U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships in Las Vegas. Tom will also be competing and we wish you the best of luck out there in the competition.

Contact your local JJVA League Director or visit our website for information on this and more. leagues@jjventures.com

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Operator of the Year

Congratulations to our own Sam Westgate for being named Playmeter Magazine’s 2017 “Operator of the Year” The award is named for Play Meter’s Founder, Ralph C. Lally II, an operator who valued integrity, dedication, hard work, education, and service. The award has been given annually since 1989.