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J&J Amusements proudly announces that Sam Westgate, Director of Business Development at J&J, has been inducted into the American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) Amusement Industry Hall of Fame, one of the industry’s highest honors recognizing a lifetime of leadership, innovation, and service to the coin-op community. The AAMA announced its 2026 Hall of Fame Class during the Amusement Expo International in Las Vegas on March 18th, 2026.

Further Establishes J&J Gaming as the Leader in Distributed Gaming.

EFFINGHAM, IL, January 15, 2026 – J&J Gaming announced today its acquisition of Midwest Amusements LLC, a multi-state operator that manages over 420 gaming devices across 101 locations in Nebraska, Iowa, and Wyoming. Since its founding in 2019 by Matthew Philippsen and Maya Shannon, Midwest Amusements has earned a reputation as a trusted partner known for its expertise in the convenience store and truck stop market.