A walk in the park: NGUK confirms sponsorship of Park Avenue Open Day ‘26
What would the summer be without the industry institution of Park Avenue Open Day? Nearly 40 years since it first launched back in 1987, the annual industry gathering at the premises of Electrocoin and UDC will take place on Wednesday 3 June. Get ready to raise your glasses, fill your plates with the famed Greek BBQ and savour an array of stunning products from across the industry spectrum and change the world with discussions on the key issues facing your businesses.
It’s back and hurtling towards its 40th anniversary - Park Avenue Open Day, the summer machines and social event run by Electrocoin and The United Distributing Company, will take place on Wednesday 3 June 2026.
Lending its support as headline sponsor once again will be NOVOMATIC Gaming UK which has welcomed the industry institution in London with enthusiasm. Paisley Jones, Head of Marketing, told Coinslot this week: “We’re delighted to return as the headline sponsor of the highly anticipated Park Avenue Open Day. It’s a firm favourite on the industry calendar, offering its unique opportunity for the industry to reconnect with colleagues and reflect on the first half of the year in an informal and welcoming setting.”
As is its custom, Park Avenue Open Day will combine “meaningful networking” with the annual commitment to supporting the BACTA Charitable Trust with proceeds from participating companies and raffles going directly to the charity.
Getting preparations underway, Electrocoin’s John A Stergides has now started the process of assembling the 2026 list of participants at Park Avenue which annually draws in circa 30 other companies taking space at the HQs of both Electrocoin and UDC. “We’re thrilled to welcome every one back for this year’s Park Avenue Open Day on June 3rd. It’s always a standout moment of the summer, providing the perfect environment to bring people together in a relaxed and enjoyable way. And we’re also delighted to have NOVO MATIC Gaming UK return as headline sponsor, and, of course, our famous Greek BBQ will be ready for everyone to enjoy.”
Now, technically, the UK’s longest running industry event, Park Avenue provides a summer platform for machine sales to bolster the seasonal offerings at arcades and FECs around the country. And for NGUK, this is considered a key opportunity to showcase a selection of their latest gaming cabinets, cash handling kiosks, and innovative software solutions, without the constraints of a traditional trade show environment. “It creates a space for open conversation, valuable feedback and insight into the evolving direction of the industry in 2026,” added Jones, “all while enjoying excellent hospitality and a vibrant atmosphere.”
Kevin Temple, Director of Sales at NOVOMATIC Gaming UK, paid particular attention to the endeavours of the Park Avenue hosts: “We’re incredibly proud to once again support the Park Avenue Open Day as head line sponsor. It’s a truly special occasion, relaxed, engaging, and perfect for reconnecting with both longstanding partners and new faces. Our sincere thanks go to Electrocoin and UDC for their continued efforts in delivering such a fantastic event year after year. We’re looking forward to what promises to be another exceptional day.”