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A high-school teacher fulfills his childhood dream of opening a pinball arcade

A high-school teacher fulfills his childhood dream of opening a pinball arcade | syracuse.comhttp://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/01/a_high-school_teacher_fulfills_his_childhood_dream_of_opening_a_vintage_pinball.htmlRyan Zlomek fell in love with pinball as a kid. When he grew up, he wanted to have his own arcade. And he does in DeWitt.

Racing Down the Ramp: 10 Greatest Car-Themed Pinball Machines Ever

Racing Down the Ramp: 10 Greatest Car-Themed Pinball Machines Ever | The News Wheelhttps://thenewswheel.com/racing-down-the-ramp-10-greatest-car-themed-pinball-machines-ever/There was a day when the cool place to hang out was the arcade; kids from around the neighborhood would be gathered in packs to watch their friends achieve high-score records while slamming on but

Coming soon: Tilt | Southwest Journal

Coming soon: Tilt | Southwest Journalhttp://www.southwestjournal.com/news/biz-buzz/2017/01/coming-soon-tilt/The pinball machines will always be in working order at Tilt. That’s because co-owner John Galvin, opening Tilt in partnership with the owners of Nightingale, runs a pinball business. Between the long play times, the steel balls, the shaking machines and the carbon dust, he […]

Today in history: Pinball machines were banned in New York City.

Today in history: Pinball machines were banned in New York City. – News – Shelby Star – Shelby, NChttp://www.shelbystar.com/news/20170120/today-in-history-pinball-machines-were-banned-in-new-york-cityOn Jan. 21, 1942, pinball machines were banned in New York City by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia after a court ruled they were gambling devices that relied on chance rather than…