United Gaming Acquires Assets of Elite Amusement, Inc.

United Gaming Acquires Amusement Sales and Service, Inc.

April 14, 2021

Media & Entertainment

United Gaming, LLC acquired Amusement Sales and Service, Inc. (ASSI), a long-standing coin-operated amusement machine (COAM) operator based in Savannah, Georgia. The transaction expands United Gaming's statewide footprint in Georgia as part of its ongoing roll-up strategy and marks another add-on to its growing portfolio.

Accel Entertainment Acquires Tom's Amusement Company, Inc.

June 10, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Accel Entertainment, Inc. has agreed to acquire Tom's Amusement Company, Inc., a Georgia-based coin-operated amusement machine (COAM) master licensee, expanding Accel's operations into the Southeastern United States. The deal adds 11 Georgia COAM Class B locations (65 terminals) to Accel's portfolio and is expected to close pending regulatory approvals from the Georgia Lottery Corporation.

Surge Private Equity Invests in Coastal Amusements

December 8, 2023

Manufacturing

Dallas-based Surge Private Equity closed a majority investment in Coastal Amusements, Inc., a Lakewood, New Jersey designer, manufacturer and importer of coin-operated ticket and prize redemption games. NorthCoast Mezzanine and Minnesota Bank & Trust provided financing for the transaction, with BakerHostetler and Moss Adams advising and CoView Capital acting as Coastal's advisor. Surge said the partnership will support product development, growth initiatives and continued management continuity (founders Sal and Lenny will remain with the company).

CTM Group Acquires Entertainment Assets from NAMCO USA

November 1, 2021

Media & Entertainment

CTM Group, a Z Capital Partners-backed provider of managed entertainment and souvenir solutions, acquired a portfolio of 39 directly operated entertainment locations and nearly 2,000 pieces of equipment from NAMCO USA Inc. The asset purchase expands CTM’s footprint in high-traffic tourist and retail venues and deepens its managed-service platform.

Union Park Capital Acquires GAM Enterprises

December 12, 2025

Manufacturing

Boston-based private equity firm Union Park Capital has acquired GAM Enterprises, a Mount Prospect, Illinois manufacturer of precision gear reducers, couplings, and custom motion control solutions. The deal establishes GAM as the platform for Union Park’s new precision motion control strategy to accelerate growth, expand capabilities, and pursue strategic add-on acquisitions; terms were not disclosed.

GENDA Inc. Acquires Player One Amusement Group

July 15, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Tokyo-based entertainment operator GENDA Inc. has acquired Player One Amusement Group, a North American provider of amusement gaming equipment and outsourced operations, from private equity firm OpenGate Capital. The deal advances GENDA's roll-up strategy to expand its footprint and sales volume across North America.