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AMOA Tech School Next Month in Chicago

Replay Magazine·article·analyzed·Jun 4, 2026
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TL;DR

AMOA Tech School scheduled for July 21-22 in Chicago with pinball, arcade, and amusement training.

Summary

AMOA is hosting a Regional Tech School on July 21-22 in Chicago at the Hilton Garden Inn O'Hare, featuring training sessions on jukeboxes, darts, pool tables, cranes, pinball, ATMs, and payment systems led by industry vendors and operators.

Key Claims

  • AMOA Regional Tech School is scheduled for July 21-22 at Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O'Hare

    high confidence · Replay Magazine article stating official event dates and venue

  • Hotel reservation deadline is June 17

    high confidence · Explicit deadline mentioned in article

  • Bob Burnham of Paradise Pinball will lead pinball session on Day 2

    high confidence · Named explicitly in Day 2 agenda

  • Day 1 includes jukebox/darts, networking lunch, pool table session, and networking reception

    high confidence · Full Day 1 agenda listed in article

  • November Tech School in Charlotte, North Carolina is planned but details still being finalized

    medium confidence · Article mentions plans but notes details are still in development

Notable Quotes

  • “The first AMOA Regional Tech School of the year is scheduled for July 21-22 at the Hilton Garden Inn – Chicago O'Hare Airport.”

    Replay Magazine (article author/editor) — Official announcement of event date and location

  • “Day 2 will feature a crane session with Tommy Hendley of B & H Vending & Amusement, a pinball session led by Burnham, and presentations on ATMs and payment systems”

    Replay Magazine (article author/editor) — Details of Day 2 agenda with named instructors

Entities

AMOAorganizationBob BurnhampersonParadise PinballcompanyTommy HendleypersonB & H Vending & AmusementcompanyTouchTunes/ArachnidcompanyAMI EntertainmentcompanyVenco Business SolutionscompanyAmusement ConnectcompanyHilton Garden Inn Chicago O'Hare Airportvenue

Signals

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    event_signal: AMOA hosting first Regional Tech School of the year with multi-day curriculum covering pinball, cranes, jukeboxes, darts, pool tables, ATMs, and payment systems

    high · Official event announcement with full agenda and named instructors

  • ?

    venue_signal: AMOA establishing structured training infrastructure for amusement operators through regional tech schools

    high · Planned multi-day training with specialized sessions and locations

  • ?

    operational_signal: Pinball and amusement operators prioritizing formal training and industry education through AMOA programs

    high · Bob Burnham from Paradise Pinball leading dedicated pinball training session

Transcript

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The first AMOA Regional Tech School of the year is scheduled for July 21-22 at the Hilton Garden Inn – Chicago O’Hare Airport. (Click here for the hotel reservation form and be sure to complete and return to [email protected] no later than June 17.) Day 1’s agenda will have a jukebox and darts session with TouchTunes/Arachnid, a networking lunch, a pool table session with Bob Burnham of Paradise Pinball, a jukebox session with AMI Entertainment and a networking reception and dinner. Day 2 will feature a crane session with Tommy Hendley of B & H Vending & Amusement, a pinball session led by Burnham, and presentations on ATMs and payment systems with Venco Business Solutions and Amusement Connect, respectively. Click here or visit www.amoa.com to learn more about the event. Details for the association’s November Tech School in Charlotte, North Carolina, are still be finalized.